Benefits of making air fryer chicken kebab
Making an chicken kebab is much faster than using a traditional grill or oven. The hot air circulates around the meat to cook it evenly from all sides without much oil. It is a great way to get a grilled flavour indoors at any time of the year. Cleanup is also very easy since everything stays contained within the basket.
How to prepare air fryer chicken kebab
Prepare chicken: Cut the chicken breast into small cubes of similar size. Place the meat in a bowl and add the oil and spices. Toss everything together until the chicken is well coated. Let it sit for a few minutes while you chop the vegetables.
Chop vegetables: Slice the red pepper and red onion into chunks that are about the same size as the chicken. Thread the ingredients onto the wooden skewers by alternating between meat and vegetables. This helps the air circulate around the chicken kebab for even cooking.
Cook kebabs: Place the skewers in the basket in a single layer. You might need to cook them in two batches depending on the size of your machine. Cook at 200 degrees for about 12 minutes. Turn the skewers halfway through the cooking time to ensure they brown on all sides.
Check and serve: Check that the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Remove the skewers from the and let them rest for two minutes. This keeps the meat juicy before you serve it. Serve the kebabs warm with your favourite side dishes.
Good advice for making air fryer chicken kebab
If you use wooden skewers, soak them in water for ten minutes before threading the meat. This prevents the wood from burning during the cooking process. Cut all your ingredients into even pieces so they finish cooking at the same time. Do not overcrowd the basket as this can lead to uneven cooking.
You can add other vegetables like courgette or cherry tomatoes to your chicken kebab for more variety. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 75 degrees. If you prefer a more charred look, spray the skewers with a little extra oil before cooking.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also try
air fryer ham and cheese toasties,
air fryer entrecôte or
air fryer button mushrooms.
