Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Printable)
Golden crispy chicken skewers with garlic-Parmesan coating, ready in 30 minutes
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano-basil mix
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Coating
08 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
11 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ To Serve
12 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor penetration.
03 - Combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon zest in a shallow bowl, mixing until uniform.
04 - Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Roll each skewer in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres properly.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
06 - Place skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary to maintain proper air circulation.
07 - Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning skewers once halfway through cooking time. Chicken is done when golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
08 - Transfer hot skewers to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer creates that irresistible crunch without the mess of deep frying
- These skewers disappear faster than you can say dinner is ready
02 -
- Skip the marinating step if youre rushed but the flavor payoff is absolutely worth the wait
- Squeezing the coating onto the skewers rather than just sprinkling prevents half of it from falling off
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating if you want the coating to stick better
- Work in batches rather than overcrowding the air fryer basket