Description
Succulent air fryer garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Crispy, golden-brown edges and zesty herbed coating promise a quick, irresistible meal that will delight dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Cooking Ingredient:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
Additional Optional Garnish:
- Additional grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Skewers:
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together pungent olive oil, freshly grated Parmesan, crushed garlic, aromatic Italian herbs, smoky paprika, and a balanced blend of salt and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Immerse chicken cubes into the fragrant marinade, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated. Seal the container and refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Carefully thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, maintaining consistent spacing to promote uniform heat circulation and optimal cooking.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate temperature to 400F, allowing the appliance to reach peak thermal efficiency for approximately three minutes.
- Strategically arrange skewers within the air fryer basket, preventing any overlapping to guarantee even golden-brown caramelization. Cook for 10-12 minutes, executing a precise midpoint rotation to ensure comprehensive heat exposure and achieving a succulent interior with an internal temperature reaching 165F.
- Elegantly transfer skewers to a serving platter, embellishing with additional Parmesan shavings and a sprinkle of verdant chopped parsley. Accompany with zesty lemon wedges to provide a bright, citrusy counterpoint to the rich, savory chicken.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor, allowing the chicken to soak up the garlic and Parmesan essence completely.
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for consistent cooking, preventing some chunks from becoming dry or undercooked.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during air frying.
- For a low-carb version, swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast or keto-friendly cheese alternatives to maintain the savory coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg