Air-Fryer Chicken Skewers – Food Faith Fitness

Try Air-Fryer Chicken Skewers for a simple meal that’s fun to make. These burst with so much flavor, everyone will enjoy them!

It’s always nice when a recipe is fun to make. To me, sliding ingredients onto skewers before cooking them is fun, but perhaps it’s because I don’t have to do it very often. If you also enjoy skewering your meals, you’re going to love this recipe for air-fryer chicken skewers. All you need is a little time to soak the wooden skewers and let the chicken marinate. From there, you just slide the pieces of chicken onto the skewers and let the air fryer do the rest; no grill necessary.

The air fryer not only cooks the chicken quick—it also makes cleanup a breeze. In addition, it saves you all the time it would otherwise take to deal with an outdoor grill. The marinade keeps the chicken breast succulent and juicy during cooking, and the flavors and spices permeate the small pieces of meat, making every bite satisfying. The sprinkle of Parmesan just before serving really pulls all the flavors together. It’s tasty enough for small children to love, too. Who’s up for healthy “chicken nuggets?”

Are Air-Fryer Chicken Skewers Healthy?

Unless you’re a vegetarian, this recipe should be safe to include in a healthy and balanced diet. Boneless skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of protein, while the ingredients in the marinade don’t add too much fat. Also, cooking in an air fryer helps to reduce unnecessary grease and oil, which keeps the calorie count down. If you’re watching your fat and calories closely, you may want to leave out the butter and Parmesan cheese at the end. Instead, a squeeze of lemon juice right before serving can give the chicken a little more flavor and provide an acceptable finishing touch.

Even Juicier Than Chicken Breasts: Chicken Thighs

If you don’t have chicken breasts on hand—or, you simply don’t like them—you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead. Chicken thighs have more fat content than breasts, but that also makes thigh meat juicier than breast meat. Chicken thighs hold up to grilling and air frying just as well as chicken breasts, so give it a try!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• Melted butter, for serving (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Marinate
Mix chicken with spices and oil.

Skewer
Thread chicken onto skewers.

Cook
Air fry until fully cooked. Finish with butter, Parmesan, and parsley.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

Serving Suggestions

A virtually endless list of side dishes go well with these air fryer chicken skewers. I usually serve these with rice, specifically Rice Pilaf or Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice, and a side salad, such as a traditional Caesar Salad. You could also try a different type of salad, like Fresh Corn and Mango Salad. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to include a vegetable like Steamed Broccoli or Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Finally, even though the chicken has plenty of flavor, a dipping sauce can enhance the taste even more. I prefer something with a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean twist, like garlicky Toum or a creamy Tahini Sauce. On the other hand, a Low-Carb Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce is a good fit as well.

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