Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Fall-apart chicken skewers basted with a homemade garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or served over rice and veggies.
Equipment
- air fryer
- Microwave
- Mixing bowl
- Basting brush
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- 1 stick butter
- 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup parmesan, grated
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce more if desired
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
Chicken Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Prep and Skewer Chicken
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine chicken seasoning in a small bowl and set aside. Cut chicken into 3" pieces, place in a bowl or ziptop bag, and toss with olive oil and spices.
- Pack chicken onto skewers tightly. Snip skewers if needed to fit in the air fryer.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- Microwave butter and garlic until partially melted. Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan. Whisk to combine.
- Reserve ⅓ of the sauce for basting the cooked chicken.
Cook The Chicken
- Cook 2-3 skewers in an air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes, then flip, baste with sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Flip back, baste with more sauce, and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
- Baste with reserved garlic sauce and sprinkle with extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
Refer to the article for oven or grill instructions for preparation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewerCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 240mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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