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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Tender bites of chicken breast lathered in a garlic butter sauce cooked to perfection on skewers in the Air Fryer.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 486kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

For the baste:

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika until smooth.
    A bowl with mayonnaise, parmesan, olive oil, Montreal chicken seasoning, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, and paprika.
  • Add in 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces and coat in the marinade. Set aside.
    Chicken pieces being coated in marinade.
  • Make the baste by stirring together ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, very soft, 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
    A bowl with butter, parsley, garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken pieces on to skewers, first make sure the skewers will fit into your air fryer, you may need to trim them to fit.
    Raw chicken skewers on a plate.
  • Heat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray with olive oil spray. Add the skewers and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Baste the top with the butter sauce, then flip the skewers and baste the other side.
  • Continue to cook for 8 more minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    Cooked Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with a garlic parmesan sauce.
  • Baste the skewers again with the butter sauce and top with more parmesan cheese, serve immediately.
    A garlic parmesan chicken skewer on a plate with potatoes.

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Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 45g | Sodium: 1076mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g
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