Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe
Tender chicken skewers coated in a flavorful garlic parmesan mixture, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick and delicious meal. Perfect for appetizers or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 skewers metal or bamboo
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step 1: Prepare the Skewers
If you’ve got bamboo skewers, give them a good soak in water for about half an hour to keep them from burning. Metal skewers? You’re in luck! Just check they’ll fit snugly in your air fryer basket. -
Step 2: Get the Chicken Ready
Toss those chicken pieces into a large mixing bowl. Pour in the olive oil and give everything a good mix. You want those chicken chunks to get a nice even coat of oil. -
Step 3: Season the Chicken
Sprinkle the garlic and herb seasoning over the chicken and mix well, ensuring every piece is fully covered. You can use your hands or a spatula—whatever feels best. This step really sets the flavor stage! -
Step 4: Assemble the Skewers
Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto your skewers, aiming for 7 to 8 pieces per skewer. Once done, place them carefully on a plate, ready for the next step. -
Step 5: Preheat the Air Fryer
Crank up that air fryer to 400°F. Let it warm up for a few minutes so it's perfectly hot when those skewers hit the basket. -
Step 6: Start Air Frying
Lay the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure there's a bit of breathing room around each one to cook evenly. Set the timer for 8 minutes. -
Step 7: Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter
While those skewers are doing their thing, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, another tablespoon of seasoning, salt, parsley, and Parmesan in a small bowl. This is where the magic happens! -
Step 8: Flip and Butter
Once the 8 minutes are up, flip each skewer with a pair of tongs. Brush them generously with your freshly made garlic butter. Pop them back in for another 7 minutes, or until they hit that safe 165°F internal temp. -
Step 9: Final Buttering
When the cooking time is up, flip those skewers one last time to the unbuttered side. Give them another good brush of garlic butter for that extra kick of flavor. -
Step 10: Serve and Enjoy
Serve the skewers hot and consider offering some of the extra garlic butter on the side. It's a delicious dip if anyone wants a little more of that savory goodness. Enjoy!
Notes
Crafting a flawless batch of air fryer garlic parmesan chicken skewers can be a breeze, but a few common pitfalls could trip you up. One frequent blunder is forgetting to soak bamboo skewers. If they aren't soaked, they can scorch or break. If you opt for metal skewers, make sure they fit snugly in your air fryer basket.
It's also easy to under-season the chicken. Massaging the garlic and herb seasoning thoroughly ensures robust flavor throughout. And don’t rush the garlic butter process—skipping it can lead to bland bites. Take your time to brush generously, enhancing that irresistible taste.
Letting the skewers crowd each other in the air fryer is another no-no. They need some space to cook evenly, so arrange them in a single layer with gaps. Remember, achieving that juicy, flavor-packed chicken is all about paying attention to these little details!