Description
Succulent garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your kitchen, blending zesty herbs with rich cheese. Grilled to golden perfection, these skewers promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with every flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken tenders, thighs or breast
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Immerse wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Prepare marinade by combining aromatic garlic, red pepper flakes, and zesty hot sauce with melted butter.
- Slice chicken into uniform 3-inch chunks, ensuring consistent cooking and presentation.
- Massage chicken pieces with olive oil, then coat thoroughly with selected seasonings.
- Gently thread chicken pieces onto prepared skewers, pressing chunks closely together without gaps.
- Trim skewer ends if necessary to fit air fryer basket perfectly.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for optimal crispy exterior.
- Arrange skewers in air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook initial side for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip skewers and generously baste with prepared garlic butter sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then rotate again.
- Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes, basting once more, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove skewers and drizzle with reserved clean sauce.
- Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to stop them from charring during high-heat cooking.
- Marinate chicken in seasonings and oil for at least 15 minutes before threading to enhance taste penetration.
- Pack chicken pieces tightly on skewers without gaps to promote uniform heat distribution and consistent doneness.
- Adjust hot sauce and pepper flakes quantity to create mild or fiery versions suiting personal heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg