Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
If you love smoky grilled chicken but don’t have access to a grill, this recipe brings that delicious barbecue flavor straight into your kitchen. These smoky air fryer chicken skewers are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor thanks to a simple marinade made with soy sauce, garlic, cream, honey, and spices.The secret that makes them taste like real ??????? A small piece of hot charcoal added at the end for an authentic smoky aroma. It’s an easy trick, but it completely transforms the flavor and gives the chicken that freshly grilled taste everyone loves.The air fryer keeps the recipe quick, easy, and perfect for busy days while still creating beautifully cooked chicken with lightly crisp edges and a juicy center. Serve these skewers with fresh red onion, your favorite sauce, or a simple salad for an easy meal that feels special without much effort.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast cut into cubes
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced for garnish
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cream
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small piece charcoal
- 6 –8 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into medium-sized cubes and place them into a large bowl.
- Add the sliced onion, crushed garlic, soy sauce, cream, honey, salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For a smoky flavor, heat a small piece of charcoal until red hot. Place a small heatproof bowl inside the marinated chicken, add the hot charcoal to the bowl, drizzle a little oil over it, and quickly cover the container for 3–5 minutes to trap the smoke.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 20–30 minutes to help prevent burning.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers and place them into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes, turning the skewers halfway through cooking, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- Remove the skewers from the air fryer and serve hot with fresh red onion, barbecue sauce, or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case. *As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Calories: ~320 kcalProtein: ~36 g
Carbohydrates: ~6 g
Sugar: ~4 g
Fat: ~16 g
Saturated Fat: ~5 g
Cholesterol: ~95 mg
Sodium: ~780 mg
Fiber: ~1 g Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the exact ingredients and sauces used.
