Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

INGREDIENTS:

– 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 stick butter
– 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup grated parmesan
– 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
– 2 tsp red pepper flakes
– 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
– 2 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use.
2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set this mixture aside.
3. Cut the chicken into 3-inch pieces. Toss them in olive oil along with the seasoning mixture until well coated.
4. Thread the chicken pieces onto each skewer, packing them tightly. Trim the tops of the skewers if necessary to fit in your air fryer.
5. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the butter with minced garlic. Heat until the butter is partially melted. Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan, whisking everything together.
6. Reserve 1/3 of the sauce for basting while cooking. Set aside the remaining sauce to use for brushing after cooking.
7. Place 2-3 skewers in the air fryer and cook at 400°F for about 5 minutes.
8. Flip the skewers, baste them with the reserved sauce, and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
9. Flip them once more, baste again, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The total cooking time should be approximately 12-14 minutes.
10. Finally, brush the skewers with the reserved sauce once more and sprinkle with extra parmesan before serving. Enjoy!