Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (2024)

Author: The Chunky Chef

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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Chicken

• ▢ 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

Garlic parmesan butter

• ▢ 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

Prepare

• If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.If using metal, no need to soak, just make sure they'll fit into your air fryer basket.

• You can use smaller bamboo skewers, or cut down full-sized ones to fit.

Season chicken

• Add chicken pieces to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.

• Add seasoning blend, then toss to evenly coat. I like to use my hands to really massage the seasoning into the meat, but a rubber spatula or tongs also work well.

Prepare skewers

• Thread chicken pieces onto skewers (I like to do about 7-8 pieces per skewer) and add the skewers to a plate.

Cook chicken

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F for a few minutes. Then add skewers to the basket of the air fryer (this may need to be done in batches – you want the skewers to have a little room around each other, and be in a single layer).

• Air fry for 8 minutes.

Make garlic butter

• While the chicken is in the air fryer, combine all garlic parmesan butter ingredients in a small bowl.

Continue cooking

• Once the chicken has been in the air fryer for 8 minutes, use tongs to flip each skewer over.

• Brush liberally with the garlic butter, and continue air frying another 7 minutes or until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (using an internal thermometer).

Brush and serve

• Once chicken is finished cooking, flip it over to the side not already brushed with butter, and brush the other side liberally with the garlic butter.

• Serve hot, with additional garlic butter on the side for extra flavor if desired.

1. I’ve estimated this recipe serves 4, but please feel free to divide it into as many servings as you’d like.

Homemade Garlic and Herb Seasoning:

• 2 tsp dried minced garlic (can sub with 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Oven Directions:

• Prepare chicken as directed.
• Preheat oven to 375°F, and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Place chicken skewers onto prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
• Brush the chicken with garlic butter when you flip over the skewers.
• Chicken should be golden brown and be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Brush with garlic butter when finished cooking, then serve as written above.

Grill Directions:

• Prepare chicken as directed.
• Brush grill grates with vegetable oil and preheat grill over MED HIGH heat.
• When the grill is hot, add skewers to the grill, close the lid, and cook 8-10 minutes, flipping once or twice during cooking.
• Brush the chicken with garlic butter each time you flip over the skewers.
• Chicken should be golden brown with a little char, and be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Brush with garlic butter when finished cooking, then serve as written above.