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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe

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These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and juicy dish featuring tender chicken pieces seasoned with a robust blend of spices and basted in a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick, easy, and delicious meal, these skewers offer a delightful combination of spicy, buttery, and cheesy flavors with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and hot sauce.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast, cut into 3” pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
  • 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. Soak Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
  2. Season Chicken: Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in olive oil, then coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
  3. Assemble Skewers: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces tightly onto soaked skewers, snipping skewers if necessary to fit your air fryer.
  4. Prepare Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with minced garlic partially. Whisk in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and Parmesan cheese until combined and smooth. If sauce separates, add 1-2 tablespoons softened butter and stir to re-emulsify.
  5. Baste Partially Cooked Chicken: Reserve one-third of the sauce for basting the chicken while cooking and keep the rest for after cooking. Use separate brushes and wash between basting to avoid cross-contamination.
  6. Initial Cooking: Place 2-3 skewers in the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  7. Flip and Baste: Remove skewers, flip them, and baste with reserved sauce. Return to air fryer for another 2 minutes at 400°F.
  8. Final Cooking: Flip skewers back, baste again with sauce, and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Total cook time will be approximately 12-14 minutes but may vary by air fryer.
  9. Serve: After cooking, brush skewers with the reserved clean garlic parmesan butter sauce, sprinkle extra Parmesan on top, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange skewers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 14 minutes, flipping and basting with butter sauce midway. Switch oven to broil and broil for 2 minutes until tops are golden. Remove and baste one last time with sauce, sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
  • Grill Preparation: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers over direct heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting continuously with butter sauce. Remove and baste a final time, then sprinkle with leftover Parmesan.
  • Ensure skewers are tightly packed with chicken for maximum juiciness.
  • Use separate basting brushes for raw and cooked chicken to prevent cross-contamination.

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