Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers with Homemade Ranch
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers with Homemade Ranch
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if using a traditional grill, not necessary for air fryer
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
For Serving
- 1 cup homemade ranch dressing
Instructions
- 1
Place the cubed chicken breast into a large mixing bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of water over the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the chicken. Wearing a glove, thoroughly mix all ingredients by hand until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the wooden skewers, ensuring not to overcrowd them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, if desired, for easier cleanup. Arrange the chicken skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Air fry the chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown, and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the garlic parmesan sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour the melted garlic butter mixture into a separate mixing bowl. Add the chopped fresh parsley and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Mix all the sauce ingredients well with a wooden spoon until they are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Once the chicken skewers are cooked, transfer them to a clean plate. Using a pastry brush, generously coat each skewer with the prepared garlic parmesan sauce, ensuring all sides are covered.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese over the coated skewers for garnish. Serve immediately with homemade ranch dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers with Homemade Ranch
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if using a traditional grill, not necessary for air fryer
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
For Serving
- 1 cup homemade ranch dressing
Instructions
- 1
Place the cubed chicken breast into a large mixing bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of water over the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add mayonnaise, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the chicken. Wearing a glove, thoroughly mix all ingredients by hand until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the wooden skewers, ensuring not to overcrowd them.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, if desired, for easier cleanup. Arrange the chicken skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Air fry the chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown, and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the garlic parmesan sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour the melted garlic butter mixture into a separate mixing bowl. Add the chopped fresh parsley and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Mix all the sauce ingredients well with a wooden spoon until they are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Once the chicken skewers are cooked, transfer them to a clean plate. Using a pastry brush, generously coat each skewer with the prepared garlic parmesan sauce, ensuring all sides are covered.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese over the coated skewers for garnish. Serve immediately with homemade ranch dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min