Beat the Heat with Indoor Delights with this amazing 20-minut easy air fryer chicken skewers recipe.
When the summer heat is scorching and firing up the outdoor grill seems like an insurmountable task, turning to your trusty air fryer can be a game-changer. With this simple guide, you can create mouthwatering, moist chicken skewers in under 20 minutes, all from the comfort of your air-conditioned kitchen. Say goodbye to sweating it out by the grill and hello to a delightful indoor cooking experience.
The Air fryer Advantage:
Air fryers have become a kitchen staple for their ability to deliver crispy, flavorful results without the need for excessive oil or prolonged cooking times. By harnessing rapid air circulation, they cook food evenly and quickly. In the sweltering summer heat, this gadget can be your secret weapon for enjoying grilled-like dishes without battling the elements.
For this 20-min easy air fryer chicken skewers recipe you will need very simple ingredients that you probably have right now in your fridge.
Ingredients You’ll Need for the air fryer chicken skewers:
– Chicken breast or thigh meat, cubed
– a mix of seasoning: paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder and salt to taste
– and some other very simple ingredients for the yummiest marinade: olive oil, apple cider vinegar some garlic and parsley.
– and the secret basting sauce that will make all the difference: this mayo chili sauce will not only adds a tangy spicy kick but also ensures the chicken remains moist and utterly delectable.
– Skewers (wooden skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes if using an air fryer preventing them from turning into unintentional charred sticks. Or you can opt for a stainless steel option if available)
Effortless Ingredients, Extraordinary Results
The beauty of these 20-min easy air fryer chicken skewers lies in their adaptability – mix and match ingredients to create a personalized flavor profile. You can add colorful chopped veggies and you can play also with the marinade ingredients to your liking. Simple steps but big flavors:
Marinate magic: while the skewers are soaking you marinate the chicken for 20 minutes and if you happen to have more time in hand you can marinate up to 12 hours or overnight for deeper flavors and moister chicken.
Air fryer wonders: once you the chicken is marinated and threaded onto the skewers, it is time to cook them! Preheat your air fryer . Place the skewers in the basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. This allows for even cooking and that coveted golden hue. Baste the skewers with the tangy mayo basting sauce and it is time to cook!
The wait Is worth it: Let the airfryer work its magic for about 15 minutes. At the halfway mark, give the skewers a gentle flip to ensure even cooking.
Serve and enjoy: Once the timer is done. The chicken should be cooked through and irresistibly juicy. Carefully slide the skewers out of the airfryer. Let them rest briefly before serving.
The perfect pairing: the perfect pairing for these 20-min easy air fryer chicken skewers would be for me some muhamara dip, hummus a zesty salad and some pitta bread.
Check my delicious hummus recipes here for inspiration and my Kale lean green salad with tahini vinaigrette or my Green Salad with Orange Mustard dressing for the perfect side zesty salad.
In less than 20 minutes, your air fryer has worked its magic, delivering you tender and tantalizing chicken skewers that are bursting with flavor. The creamy mayo basting sauce adds that extra touch of indulgence, elevating the experience to new heights. Embrace the convenience of indoor cooking while delighting in a gourmet treat that makes even the hottest summer days feel cool and delicious.
I am currently using the instant brand vortex plus air fryer for the best cooking results.
12-Minute Easy Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
for the chicken marinate:
- 3 chicken breast fillet 1 kg cut into 5cm cubes
- 2 tbsp. paprika powder
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika powder
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 25 ml apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
For the mayo sauce:
- 100 ml mayonnaise
- 50 ml sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
Extra chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 01: prepare the marinate
- Mix all the marinate ingredients well together. Add the chicken cubes to the margination and mix well until all the chicken cubes are covered with the sauce. (It is better to let the chicken marinate for minimum 15 minutes to 12 hours, but if you can wait you can proceed directly after marination after 15 minutes.)
Step 02: make the mayonnaise sauce
- Mix all the ingredients of the mayonnaise sauce and set aside.
Step 03: threading the chicken
- Thread the chicken cubes into the presoaked bamboo skewers. (see notes)
Step 04: brush the chicken skewers
- After finishing all the skewers. Preheat your air-fryer to 200 C◦ for 12 minutes. Brush the skewers with some of the mayo sauce you prepared, and set aside for air frying
Step 05: air fry the chicken skewers
- Add the chicken skewers in one layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes on one side than flip and cook another 6 minutes on the other side.
Step 06: spread and enjoy!
- After the cooking time is done the internal temperature of the chicken should be 75C◦ and the chicken should look lightly browned. Remove from the air fryer and brush it immediately for more of the mayo sauce. Serve with your favorite side dish (you can check the article above for inspirations) , enjoy!
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Notes
- Chicken: you can use any cut of chicken you like instead of breasts, I usually use boneless chicken breast or thighs.
- Marination: you can marinate the chicken for only 15 minutes but it is better to do it for 2 hours or up to 12 hours (overnight)
- Freezer friendly: you can marinate the chicken and freeze to use later on. Just mix all the ingredients of the marination add the chicken cubes and mix all together and freeze in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. When ready to use, defrost overnight in the fridge. Or Immerse the bag in a bowl of cold water (with a heavy item on top to submerge the bag). Let it sit for 2 hours.
- Bamboo skewers: make sure to soak the bamboo skewers before using the air-fryer. Soaking them in water for at least 30 minutes to an hour before using them helps prevent them from burning during the cooking process.
- Variation: you can add any veggies you like with the chicken in the skewers for more colorful skewers.