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    Home » Party appetizers » Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs (Chicken Skewers)

    Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs (Chicken Skewers)

    Published: Aug 2, 2021 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Take a break from the grill and make these quick and easy air fryer chicken kabobs in less than 15 minutes. It is so good, you would think it was grilled!

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    Skewered chicken breast pieces and vegetables marinated in simple everyday spices then air fried until tender and juicy. This recipe makes a great appetizer or a healthy dinner the whole family would love.

    cooked chicken kabobs on a white plate garnished with chopped green onions.

    Chicken skewers recipe in the air fryer

    Ever wondered if you can cook chicken skewers (kabobs/kebabs) in your air fryers, yes you can and it is quick and easy to make too.

    In fact, you can make anything skewered in the air fryer or air fryer oven from beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, vegetables, fruits, and more. If it can be cooked in the conventional oven then you can definitely cook it in your air fryer too.

    This recipe is great as an appetizer when entertaining or a light dinner the whole family would enjoy. One of the joys of cooking with an air fryer is that you can cook outdoors on days that the kitchen is too hot because of hot weather.

    Related post: love air fryer, then you would love my air fryer frozen chicken wings and air fryer pasta chips recipe, it is another way to serve pasta as a snack or appetizer.

    cooked five chicken skewers in an air fryer basket.

    Chicken on skewers marinade

    I marinated my boneless skinless chicken breast pieces and chopped vegetables with the following

    Sweet chili sauce

    Herbs de Provence

    Smoked paprika: substitute with sweet paprika

    Red pepper flakes: substitute with cayenne pepper or omit completely if desired.

    Vegetable oil

    Garlic granules

    Salt and black pepper

    Vegetables skewered

    Bell peppers: I used red, yellow, and green bell peppers

    Zucchini: also known as courgette in the UK

    Onions: I used red onions substitute with white or yellow onion

    ingredients.

    Tools needed

    Air fryer: I used a COSORI 5.7ltr air fryer and it was large enough to fit 5 skewered chicken with ease.

    Skewers: I used long wooden skewers and cut them to fit into the air fryer basket. You can use metal skewers too but make sure to use the one that would fit into the air fryer basket conveniently.

    Tip: soak the wooden skewers in water for a few minutes while the chicken is marinating, this would stop it from burning during cooking.

    How to make air fryer chicken kabobs (chicken skewers)

    To a large mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and mix to combine.

    Add chopped bell peppers, chopped zucchini, onions, smoked paprika, herb de Provence, sweet chili sauce, vegetable oil and mix all to combine.

    Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap/cling film and marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer if time is not of the essence.

    When you are ready to cook, thread the marinated chicken and vegetables on the skewer, repeat the process until all are exhausted.

    Preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes then spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil

    Arrange the chicken skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer making sure it is not overcrowded. Cook at 400F/200C for 10 minutes or until fully cooked and the chicken is no longer white when cut into. carefully flipping the kabob halfway through.

    Serve and enjoy!

    the process shot of how to make chicken skewers in an air fryer.

    Hot grill or griddle pan instructions

    Thread the marinated cubed chicken and vegetables into a skewer and cook on a hot grill or griddle pan flipping every 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.

    Tips

    • If you want a grill mark on your chicken skewers then place an air fryer rack/trivet inside the air fryer basket before cooking.
    • Cut the chicken and vegetables into even sizes so they cook evenly.
    • If using metal skewers, be careful not to burn your hands when picking it up as it would be very hot. leave it to cool before serving.

    How to store chicken kabobs

    Fridge: Store leftover cooked chicken kabobs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Freezer: thread the chicken and bell peppers and freeze from fresh for up to 3 months

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    air fried chicken skewers on a white plate.

    Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs (Chicken Skewers)

    Ajoke
    Take a break from the grill and make this quick and easy chicken kabobs in your air fryer in less than 15 minutes. It is so good, you would think it was grilled! This recipe makes a great appetizer or a healthy dinner the whole family would love.
    4.73 from 37 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer, dinner
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 6
    Calories 191 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite sizes pieces about 2 chicken breasts
    • ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
    • ½ tbsp Herbs de Provence
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 1 tsp garlic granules
    • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • 3 Bell peppers cut into big chunks
    • 1 Zucchini chopped into big chunks
    • 1 large Onion chopped into big chunks i used red onion

    Instructions
     

    • To a large mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and mix to combine.
    • Add chopped bell peppers, chopped zucchini, onions, smoked paprika, herb de Provence, sweet chilli sauce, vegetable oil and mix all to combine.
    • Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap/cling film and marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer if time is not of the essence.
    • When you are ready to cook, thread the marinated chicken and vegetables on the skewer, repeat the process until all is exhausted.
    • Preheat the air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes then spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil
    • Arrange the chicken skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer making sure it is not overcrowded (you may have to cook the chicken in batches).
      Cook at 400F/200C for 10 minutes or until fully cooked and the chicken is no longer white when cut into. carefully flipping the kabob halfway through.
      PS: The internal temperature of cooked chicken should read 165F/73C when checked with an instant read or meat thermometer.

    Notes

    Hot grill or griddle pan instructions
    Tread the marinated cubed chicken and vegetables into a skewer and cook on a hot grill or griddle pan flipping every 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
    Tips
    • If you want a grill mark on your chicken skewers then place an air fryer rack/trivet inside the air fryer basket before cooking.
    • Cut the chicken and vegetables into even sizes so they cook evenly

    Nutrition

    Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2178IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword air fryer chicken kabobs, air fryer chicken skewers, chicken skewers
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Christina says

      February 07, 2023 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      Super easy and very tasty. I brushed on some of the sweet chili sauce after I removed the skewers from the air fryer, so delicious! Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Olu says

        March 19, 2023 at 4:46 pm

        My pleasure, Christina. Thanks for the feedback

        Reply
    2. Cassandra says

      January 17, 2023 at 5:03 am

      5 stars
      Exceeded expectations!! Had the taste of grilling without the hassle. Will be in our regular rotation for sure !

      Reply
      • Olu says

        March 19, 2023 at 4:45 pm

        Yay! I am happy to hear that, Cassandra. Thanks for the great feedback.

        Reply
    3. Bev says

      August 03, 2022 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      Tried the marinade on chicken wings in the air fryer awesome

      Reply
      • Olu says

        August 22, 2022 at 10:48 am

        Yay, I am happy to hear the marinade work for chicken wings too. Thank you for the feeback.

        Reply

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