Air Fried Chicken Thigh Shawarma
Air Fried Chicken Thigh Shawarma
Ingredients
For the Chicken Shawarma
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed
- 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- as needed cooking spray
For Serving
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- as needed tzatziki sauce
- 4 low-carb wraps, or rice, or salad greens
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the fat free Greek yogurt and tomato paste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Squeeze the juice from the whole lemon into the mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Whisk all the marinade ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Cut any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Add the prepared chicken thighs to the marinade bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Mix the chicken thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 390
- 7
Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary. Spray the top of the chicken with a little more cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 390
- 9
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Cut the cooked chicken into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Add the chopped cilantro and sliced red onion to the cut chicken and toss gently.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Serve the chicken shawarma in low-carb wraps, over rice, or with a salad. Top generously with tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fried Chicken Thigh Shawarma
For the Chicken Shawarma
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed
- 1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- as needed cooking spray
For Serving
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- as needed tzatziki sauce
- 4 low-carb wraps, or rice, or salad greens
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the fat free Greek yogurt and tomato paste.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Squeeze the juice from the whole lemon into the mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Whisk all the marinade ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Cut any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Add the prepared chicken thighs to the marinade bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Mix the chicken thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 390 - 7
Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary. Spray the top of the chicken with a little more cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 390 - 9
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Cut the cooked chicken into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Add the chopped cilantro and sliced red onion to the cut chicken and toss gently.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Serve the chicken shawarma in low-carb wraps, over rice, or with a salad. Top generously with tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min