Description
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are juicy, buttery, and packed with bold garlic flavor. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a savory seasoning blend, skewered tightly for maximum juiciness, and basted with a rich garlic parmesan butter sauce while cooking. Perfect for the air fryer, oven, or grill, these skewers make a delicious appetizer or an easy weeknight dinner served over rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Chicken
2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
Chicken Seasoning
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
1 stick butter
8–10 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional, more to taste)
2 tsp red pepper flakes
⅓ cup fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to prevent burning.
In a small bowl combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cut chicken into 3-inch pieces, then toss in a bowl with olive oil and the seasoning mixture until fully coated.
Thread the seasoned chicken onto skewers, packing the pieces tightly together for juicy results. Trim skewers if needed to fit your air fryer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with the minced garlic until partially melted.
Whisk in parmesan cheese, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and parsley until combined.
Set aside ⅓ of the sauce for basting during cooking and reserve the remaining sauce for finishing the skewers.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Place 2–3 skewers in the basket and cook for 5 minutes.
Flip the skewers, baste with sauce, and cook another 2 minutes.
Flip again, baste once more, and cook 5–6 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Brush with the reserved clean garlic butter sauce and sprinkle with extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
Oven Method
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through and basting with butter sauce.
Broil for 2 minutes at the end to create a golden top. Brush with extra garlic butter and parmesan before serving.
Grill Method
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Cook skewers 5–6 minutes per side, basting with garlic butter throughout cooking.
Finish with another brush of sauce and parmesan.
Helpful Tips
Pack chicken tightly on skewers to keep it juicy.
Chicken thighs produce extra tender skewers.
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness.
Serve over rice, salad, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg