Chicken Skewer Kabobs in Air Fryer
Master the art of making mouthwatering chicken skewer kabobs in the air fryer with an easy-to-follow recipe. Try them for dinner tonight!
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons BBQ seasoning
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- olive oil spray
GARNISH:
- chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Cut boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
- Thread boneless chicken thighs onto the skewers. Get one piece of chicken then insert in the skewer. Do this until each skewer is filled with chicken. About 4 chicken pieces per skewer.
- Season skewered chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and BBQ seasoning.
- Marinate chicken skewers in the dry rub for at least 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator.
- Gently transfer chicken skewers onto Air Fryer tray. Lightly spray with olive oil.
- Slowly insert tray into the middle cooking chamber of the 370°F (188°C) pre-heated Air Fryer, near the rotisserie catch. Set at 20 minutes.
- After 7 minutes, remove the Air Fryer tray, then smother skewered chicken thighs with BBQ sauce. Turn skewers and continue to brush chicken with BBQ sauce. Return the tray into the Air Fryer. Do this again after 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes. Flipping skewers each time.
- No need to wait for the “turn food” reminder provided by the Air Fryer.
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe was tested with an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing and the last few minutes of cooking.
TIPS:
If you’re using bamboo skewers, soak them first with cold water before inserting food. This will prevent the bamboo skewers from burning.
8-inch BBQ sticks - skewers fit perfectly on the Air Fryer tray of the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven.
Use the thickest parts of the boneless skinless chicken thighs as it will result in a juicy and tender BBQ chicken dish.
It is best to marinate chicken skewers for at least 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator.
After marinating the skewered chicken thighs for 30 minutes to 1 hour, leave at room temperature for at least 10 minutes for an even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg
Equipment
8-inch BBQ sticks - skewers