Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Tender chicken cubes with garlic and Parmesan, air-fried until golden and crispy on skewers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano-basil blend
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Coating

08 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ To Serve

12 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor development.
03 - Combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon zest in a shallow bowl. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Roll each skewer in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure coating adheres properly.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
06 - Place skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
07 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. Chicken is done when golden brown and reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
08 - Transfer skewers to serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The coating creates this incredible crispy exterior that stays crunchy even after the chicken rests
  • Everything comes together in about thirty minutes, which is practically magic on busy weeknights
  • Each bite packs that perfect savory punch of garlic and salty Parmesan that everyone keeps asking for
02 -
  • Soak wooden skewers for thirty minutes before using, otherwise they might burn in the air fryer
  • Do not overcrowd the basket, work in batches if needed, because stacking them leads to soggy spots
  • Let the cooked skewers rest for about two minutes, this helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat
03 -
  • Preheat your air fryer for three minutes, starting cold chicken in a cold basket throws off the timing
  • Grate the Parmesan fresh from a wedge, the pre grated variety often has anti caking agents that prevent melting

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