Description
Succulent air fryer garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring Mediterranean zest to home cooking. Crispy exterior, juicy interior guarantee a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (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
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning)
- Additional grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until perfectly blended and aromatic.
- Chicken Preparation: Thoroughly coat chicken cubes in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavor infusion and tenderization.
- Skewer Assembly: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with uniform spacing, ensuring each piece is securely positioned for optimal air circulation.
- Air Fryer Preheating: Set air fryer to 400F and warm for 3 minutes, creating an ideal cooking environment for crisp, golden exterior.
- Cooking Process: Arrange skewers in the basket without overcrowding, rotating midway through 10-12 minute cooking cycle. Verify internal chicken temperature reaches 165F for safe, juicy results.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer skewers to a platter, garnish with additional Parmesan shavings, chopped parsley, and accompany with fresh lemon wedges to enhance the dish’s vibrant flavor profile.
Notes
- Optimize Marinade Absorption: Ensure chicken cubes are cut uniformly and completely submerged in marinade for maximum flavor penetration and consistent seasoning.
- Prevent Skewer Sticking: Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking oil or use non-stick parchment paper to prevent chicken from adhering and tearing during cooking.
- Achieve Perfect Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to verify internal chicken temperature reaches 165F, guaranteeing safe consumption while maintaining juicy texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast for dairy-free version or use gluten-free herbs to accommodate various dietary restrictions without compromising taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg