Air Fryer Chicken Seekh Kebabs
Air Fryer Chicken Seekh Kebabs
Ingredients
For the Chicken Seekh Kebabs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, lean
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- as needed oil, for spraying
Optional for Serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into rings
- as needed green chutney
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped fresh cilantro, finely chopped green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined and the mixture is cohesive. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Take approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and form it around a metal skewer, shaping it into a cylindrical kebab. Repeat with the remaining mixture and skewers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Carefully place the formed kebabs into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Lightly spray the kebabs with oil to help with browning and charring.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Air fry the kebabs for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time (around 7-8 minutes) to ensure even cooking and charring on all sides.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Once cooked, the kebabs should be golden brown with charred edges and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the chicken seekh kebabs hot with fresh lemon wedges, red onion rings, and a side of green chutney, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Chicken Seekh Kebabs
For the Chicken Seekh Kebabs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, lean
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- as needed oil, for spraying
Optional for Serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into rings
- as needed green chutney
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped fresh cilantro, finely chopped green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined and the mixture is cohesive. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Take approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and form it around a metal skewer, shaping it into a cylindrical kebab. Repeat with the remaining mixture and skewers.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Carefully place the formed kebabs into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Lightly spray the kebabs with oil to help with browning and charring.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Air fry the kebabs for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time (around 7-8 minutes) to ensure even cooking and charring on all sides.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Once cooked, the kebabs should be golden brown with charred edges and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the chicken seekh kebabs hot with fresh lemon wedges, red onion rings, and a side of green chutney, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min