Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs
These air fryer chicken kebabs are juicy, flavorful, and ready in no time. Marinated in a sweet orange sauce with smoked paprika, they cook perfectly tender in the air fryer. This easy air fryer chicken kebabs recipe uses simple ingredients and a quick easy chicken kebab marinade for a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 850 g chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1 orange juice of half for marinade, zest for garnish
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Chop the yellow and red bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Cut the chicken breast into even cubes so they cook evenly. Place the chicken in a bowl, season with salt, smoked paprika, white pepper, and the juice of half an orange. Mix well to coat, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Make the Sauce and Assemble the Kebabs
- In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, honey, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth and creamy. Thread the marinated chicken cubes and bell pepper pieces alternately onto wooden skewers. Brush the kebabs generously with the prepared sauce, coating all sides.
Cook the Kebabs
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange the prepared kebabs in a single layer, leaving space between them for even cooking. Air fry at 150°C (300°F) for 20 minutes, allowing the kebabs to turn during cooking so they brown evenly on all sides.
- Once the kebabs are golden and fully cooked through, transfer them to a serving plate. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and a little orange zest for a burst of color and freshness. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side, or pair them with rice, salad, or warm flatbread.
Ready to Serve
- These air fryer chicken kebabs are a colorful, juicy, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve them straight from the air fryer while they’re hot, with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and orange zest for extra freshness.
- They make a great main course for family dinners, weekend gatherings, or even a fun party snack.
Notes
Calorie breakdown per serving:
Per serving (3–4 servings): ~250–270 calories
- Chicken breast (850 g total) – ~935 calories
- Orange juice (½ orange) – ~31 calories
- Bell peppers (2 total) – ~50 calories
- Smoked paprika, white pepper, salt – negligible calories
- Sweet chili sauce (2 tbsp) – ~60 calories
- Mayonnaise (2 tbsp) – ~180 calories (based on regular mayo)
- Honey (½ tsp) – ~11 calories
- Parsley – negligible calories
Per serving (3–4 servings): ~250–270 calories
*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.
