Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken skewers emerge as a crispy, flavor-packed delight straight from the air fryer. Juicy chicken pieces coated in zesty herbs and parmesan create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with the aromatic seasoning.
- Carefully weave the seasoned chicken onto skewers, maintaining consistent spacing to promote uniform heat distribution and optimal cooking.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate the temperature to 400°F (200°C), allowing the appliance to reach optimal cooking temperature for approximately 5 minutes.
- Arrange skewers in a single layer within the air fryer basket, taking care not to overcrowd the cooking surface.
- Initiate cooking cycle for 10 minutes, rotating skewers midway to guarantee even browning and comprehensive heat penetration.
- Craft a luxurious garlic Parmesan butter by amalgamating softened butter, finely grated Parmesan, minced garlic, freshly chopped parsley, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper.
- After initial cooking phase, generously brush skewers with the decadent garlic Parmesan butter, returning them to the air fryer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature has reached safe consumption levels and exterior appears beautifully caramelized with slight charring.
- Remove skewers and allow brief resting period to redistribute internal juices.
- Embellish with additional Parmesan shavings and verdant parsley before presenting this tantalizing dish.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading chicken to prevent burning during air frying.
- For a low-carb option, replace Parmesan butter with herb-infused olive oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs instead.
- If watching sodium intake, use low-sodium Parmesan cheese and reduce added salt in the seasoning mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg