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Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

These air fryer chicken skewers include steak seasoned chicken bites cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Then, they're coated in my viral garlic parmesan wing sauce. Make them in less than 30 minutes as a main protein or chicken appetizer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Servings:

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Pieces

1.25 lb Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ tsp steak seasoning
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese I get this fresh in the refrigerated section of the market
2 tbsp Avocado oil

Garlic Parmesan Sauce

1/4 cup Butter melted, unsalted
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Dried Parsley

Instructions

Season the chicken: Add the chicken pieces, seasonings, avocado oil, and grated parmesan to a large bowl. Use tongs to evenly coat the chicken.
Lace the chicken pieces onto the skewers. Avoid stuffing them since it makes the chicken harder to cook. I use about 5-6 chicken bites per skewer.
Preheat the air fryer at 400 °F for 5 minutes.
Add the skewers to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 400 °F for 6 minutes. Flip the chicken skewers.
Air fry at 400 °F for 6-8 more minutes to cook the chicken skewers through and char some of the edges.
Make the sauce: Mix the ingredients for the garlic parmesan sauce. Use a basting brush to coat the hot chicken skewers with the sauce.

Notes

Use fresh grated Parmesan: I buy it from the refrigerated section for the best taste and melt. I don't recommend using the grated parmesan that you can get on the shelf in the pasta aisle because it's saltier than fresh.
Don’t overcrowd the skewers: Thread about 5–6 chicken pieces per skewer so they cook evenly.
Preheat the air fryer: This helps sear the chicken and lock in juices.
Sauce last: Mix the garlic Parmesan sauce with the chicken while it’s hot for an even, flavorful coating.

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