Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced bites of chicken infused with a rich garlic butter and parmesan sauce, finished with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and hot sauce. Cooked in an air fryer for a quick and easy meal, they make a delicious appetizer or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes soaking skewers)
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 27-29 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (assuming about 3-4 skewers per person) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- 1 stick butter (8 tbsp)
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning during cooking.
- Prepare Chicken and Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. In a large bowl or ziptop bag, toss the cut chicken pieces with olive oil and the seasoning mixture, making sure all pieces are coated evenly.
- Skewer Chicken: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces tightly onto the soaked skewers, leaving no gaps to keep them juicy. Trim skewers if necessary to fit into your air fryer.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter partially with minced garlic. Stir in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and grated parmesan until well combined. If the sauce separates, incorporate 1-2 tablespoons of softened butter to re-emulsify.
- Baste and Par-Cook: Reserve one-third of the sauce for initial basting. Use this portion to baste the chicken skewers before cooking. Save the remaining sauce for basting after cooking to avoid cross-contamination.
- Cook Chicken in Air Fryer: Place 2-3 skewers in the air fryer basket at 400°F (204°C). Cook for 5 minutes. Remove, flip the skewers, and baste with reserved sauce. Return to air fryer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish Cooking and Baste Again: Flip skewers back, baste again with the sauce, and cook for a final 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring they are fully cooked and juicy.
- Serve: After cooking, brush the chicken with the clean reserved garlic parmesan sauce, sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese, and serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning in the air fryer.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes according to your preferred heat level.
- Check internal chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safety and juiciness.
- You can substitute chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these skewers can be grilled or broiled in an oven, but cooking times will vary.
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