Description
Succulent air fryer garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring Mediterranean zest to weeknight dinners. Quick marinades and crispy edges make this protein-packed dish a simple crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Additional grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning)
Instructions
- Preparation: Cube chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper to establish a foundational flavor profile.
- Coating Creation: Whisk olive oil, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper into a cohesive, aromatic mixture that will envelop the chicken with robust flavors.
- Skewering: Thoroughly coat chicken cubes in the seasoned mixture, then thread onto skewers with strategic spacing to optimize heat circulation and ensure even cooking.
- Air Frying: Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C) for 5 minutes, then arrange skewers in a single layer within the basket, maintaining adequate separation between each skewer.
- Cooking Process: Roast for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway to achieve a golden-brown exterior and guarantee complete internal cooking, ensuring chicken is thoroughly heated and crisp.
- Serving: Remove skewers from air fryer, allow a brief resting period, then plate with complementary dipping sauces or desired accompaniments for a tempting culinary presentation.
Notes
- Uniform Cutting: Ensure chicken cubes are precisely and evenly sized for consistent cooking and uniform texture throughout the skewers.
- Coating Technique: Thoroughly massage seasoning mixture into chicken, creating a complete and even layer that maximizes flavor absorption and crispiness.
- Skewer Spacing: Position skewers with strategic gaps in the air fryer basket to allow optimal hot air circulation, preventing soggy or unevenly cooked sections.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 165F (74C), guaranteeing food safety without overcooking and maintaining juicy meat texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg