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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and juicy dish featuring tender chicken pieces marinated in a savory blend of spices, olive oil, and a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce. Cooked to perfection in the air fryer, these skewers offer a quick, delicious meal with a spicy kick from red pepper flakes and hot sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese for an irresistible finishing touch.

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 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick butter (8 tbsp)
  • 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. Prep and Soak Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
  2. Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place cut chicken pieces in a large bowl or zip-top bag, add olive oil and seasoning mixture, then toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
  3. Skewer the Chicken: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces tightly onto the soaked skewers, ensuring no gaps between pieces for maximum juiciness. Trim skewers as needed to fit your air fryer basket.
  4. Make Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, partially melt butter with minced garlic. Once melted, whisk in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan cheese until combined. If the sauce separates, add 1-2 tablespoons softened butter and stir to re-emulsify.
  5. Baste Par-cooked Chicken: Set aside one-third of the sauce for basting the chicken while cooking. Use this portion to baste the chicken after initial cooking. Reserve the remaining sauce for basting the fully cooked chicken to avoid cross-contamination. Clean your basting brush between uses.
  6. Cook Chicken Skewers: Place 2-3 skewers in the air fryer at 400°F. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip skewers, baste with reserved sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F.
  7. Finish Cooking: Flip skewers again, baste with more sauce, and cook for a final 5-6 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Total cook time will be approximately 12-14 minutes but may vary depending on your air fryer.
  8. Serve: Once cooked, give the skewers a final coating of the reserved clean garlic parmesan sauce. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese and serve immediately for best flavor and juiciness.

Notes

  • Soaking the wooden skewers prevents them from burning in the air fryer.
  • Make sure chicken pieces are tightly packed on skewers to keep them juicy while cooking.
  • Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes to your desired spice level.
  • Cleaning the basting brush between basting stages helps prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked chicken.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model and size; use a meat thermometer to ensure safe internal temperature.
  • Extra parmesan sprinkled on top adds a nice finishing touch and flavor boost.

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