Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a quick and delicious meal option, featuring tender chicken pieces seasoned, air fried to perfection, and coated with a rich garlic parmesan sauce. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside, they make for an easy crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- ½ cup garlic parmesan sauce (prepared separately or store-bought)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken into 1-inch pieces. Toss the chicken pieces with olive oil and chicken seasoning until evenly coated.
- Skewer Chicken: Thread 4 pieces of the seasoned chicken onto each 6-inch bamboo skewer, making sure they fit tightly together. Prepare 16 skewers in total to hold all the chicken pieces.
- Air Fry – First Cook: Arrange the chicken skewers in a single layer inside a 6-quart air fryer basket. Depending on basket size, cook in two batches if necessary. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Brush Sauce and Flip: Carefully open the air fryer, flip the skewers, and brush the chicken pieces with the garlic parmesan sauce evenly.
- Air Fry – Second Cook: Return the skewers to the air fryer and air fry at 400°F for an additional 2 minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the air fryer. Brush with any remaining garlic parmesan sauce and optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts or thighs based on preference; thighs provide a juicier texture.
- If you don’t have garlic parmesan sauce ready, you can prepare a simple mixture of mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan cheese, and herbs.
- Ensure skewers fit comfortably in your air fryer basket; adjust skewers or batch size accordingly.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before cooking to prevent burning if desired.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
