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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe

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These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and basted throughout cooking with a rich homemade garlic parmesan butter sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or served over rice and veggies, they are easily cooked in an air fryer, with alternative oven and grill instructions included for versatile preparation.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs or breast, cut into 3” pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Chicken Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter
  • 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. Prep and Skewer Chicken: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Combine chicken seasonings in a small bowl. Toss chicken pieces with olive oil and seasoning mixture until well coated. Pack chicken tightly onto skewers with no gaps; trim skewers as needed to fit air fryer basket.
  2. Make the Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter partially with minced garlic. Stir in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan cheese until combined. If the sauce separates, whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of softened butter to re-emulsify. Reserve one-third of the sauce for initial basting and keep the rest separate for later to avoid contamination. Wash basting brush between uses.
  3. Cook the Chicken in Air Fryer: Place 2-3 skewers in the air fryer basket at 400°F. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and baste with reserved sauce. Cook an additional 2 minutes, flip again, baste again, and cook for a final 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Total cook time is approximately 12-14 minutes but may vary by air fryer.
  4. Finish and Serve: Once cooked, give the skewers a final brush with the clean reserved garlic parmesan butter sauce, sprinkle extra parmesan cheese over the top, and serve immediately. These skewers pair well as appetizers or over rice and vegetables.

Notes

  • Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place skewers on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 14 minutes, flipping halfway and basting with butter sauce multiple times during cooking. Switch oven to broil and cook 2 more minutes to brown tops. Remove, baste again, and sprinkle with parmesan before serving.
  • Grill Preparation: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place skewers over direct heat and cook 5-6 minutes per side, basting frequently with butter sauce. Remove from grill, brush with sauce one last time, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Ensure internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
  • Soaking skewers prevents burning in air fryer, oven, or grill.
  • Separating sauce for basting prevents cross-contamination and maintains flavor integrity.

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