Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs seasoned with garlic and herbs, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and brushed with a rich garlic parmesan butter for extra flavor. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful appetizer, these skewers offer a crispy outside with juicy meat inside.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 skewers (serves 3-4)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 skewers (metal or bamboo)
Garlic Parmesan Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. For metal skewers, no soaking is needed. Make sure the skewers fit in your air fryer basket.
- Season Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Sprinkle the garlic and herb seasoning over the chicken and toss again, using your hands to massage the seasoning thoroughly into the meat for full flavor.
- Thread Chicken onto Skewers: Carefully thread about 7-8 pieces of chicken onto each skewer. Arrange the skewers on a plate in preparation for cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for a few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Chicken – First Half: Place the chicken skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry the skewers for 8 minutes.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Butter: While the chicken cooks, combine softened butter, minced garlic, garlic and herb seasoning, kosher salt, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Cook Chicken – Second Half: After 8 minutes, flip each skewer over using tongs. Brush the chicken pieces liberally with the garlic parmesan butter. Continue air frying for another 7 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Final Butter Brush and Serve: When done, flip the skewers once more to brush the other side with the garlic butter. Serve the skewers hot with extra garlic parmesan butter on the side if desired for dipping.
Notes
- Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning in the air fryer.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even cooking and crispiness.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness; chicken should reach 165°F internally.
- The garlic parmesan butter can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for convenience.
- For a lower fat version, reduce the butter quantity or use a butter substitute.
