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Close-up of delicious Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, glistening with sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are loaded with juicy chicken, bold garlic flavor, buttery parmesan coating, and perfectly crisp edges straight from the air fryer. These easy skewers are ideal for backyard cookouts, party platters, or quick summer dinners with minimal cleanup. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing recipe everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Garlic Parmesan Butter
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Other
  • Wooden skewers soaked in water

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Wooden skewers
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl combine the chicken pieces, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss well to coat evenly.
  3. Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
  4. Arrange the skewers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry for 10 minutes.
  6. While the chicken cooks, stir together the melted butter, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
  7. Open the air fryer and brush the skewers generously with the garlic parmesan butter mixture.
  8. Return the skewers to the air fryer and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the edges are golden.
  9. Brush the skewers with any remaining garlic parmesan butter before serving.
  10. USDA recommends cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.

Notes

If using shorter skewers, trim them as needed so they fit comfortably inside the air fryer basket without touching the heating element. Serve with ranch, garlic yogurt sauce, or marinara for dipping.