Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

from badbatchbaking.com
35 min
6 servings

Fall-apart chicken skewers. These are basted with a homemade garlic parmesan sauce throughout the cooking process and easily prepared in an air fryer.Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over a bed of rice and veggies spread with leftover garlic parmesan butter**SEE NOTES for oven or grill instructions**

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Before you start, make sure to soak your wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until partially melted. Add in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan. Whisk together until combined. (If sauce separates, add 1-2 tablespoons of softened butter and stir to re-emulsify.)

  3. 3

    Cook 2-3 skewers at a time. Place in an air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove and flip the skewers, baste with sauce, return to cook an additional 2 minutes at 400 degrees.