Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
Tender, seasoned chicken chunks brushed with a savory-sweet garlic butter sauce and cooked quickly in the air fryer.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into large chunks
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or more to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- basil fresh, chopped (about 3 large leaves)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes; skip if using metal skewers.
- Cut the 2 large chicken breasts into large, evenly sized chunks for uniform cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika; toss the chicken chunks to coat evenly.
- Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces for even airflow.
- Place the skewers in the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 7 minutes, then flip each skewer and cook for another 7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken cooks, make the sauce: in a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup softened butter, 3 tbsp honey, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and the chopped basil until combined.
- When the chicken is fully cooked, brush the butter-parmesan sauce over all sides of the skewers and serve warm.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- wooden or metal skewers
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- brush or spoon for sauce
- Meat Thermometer
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them to prevent burning.
- Flip or rotate skewers halfway to promote even browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F.