Yes, you can put chicken skewers in the air fryer (as long as you soak them first)! For these easy air fryer chicken skewers, we’ve marinated juicy chicken thigh fillets in zingy lemon, garlic and herbs. Paired with roasted root veggies, vibrant broccoli and creamy fetta, it’s a complete meal that’s cooked in just one air fryer basket.
Ingredients
Method
LEMON, HERB & GARLIC MARINADE Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Cut chicken thighs into roughly 2cm cubes and place into the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat and set aside for 15 minutes to allow flavours to infuse.
Preheat a large single-basket air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sweet potato, beetroot and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to the air fryer basket. Set temperature to 200°C and cook for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, thread the chicken pieces onto 8 skewers.
Arrange chicken skewers in a single layer on top of partially cooked vegetables. Cook for a further 14 minutes.
Combine the broccoli and remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add to the air fryer basket and cook for a further 4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Place lettuce on a large platter along with roasted vegetables and chicken skewers. Crumble over fetta and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Tips to make chicken skewers in the air fryer
We used a 7.2L single-basket air fryer for this recipe.
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour before using – but if you have forgotten, even a brief soak for 10 minutes will be beneficial.
Recipe swaps
You can also use pork fillet in place of the chicken if desired.
Add a scatter of pomegranate arils for a burst of colour and sweetness.
To feed more, serve air fryer chicken skewers with warm, soft flat bread.
