Air Fried Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

For the Chicken

• 2 lbs chicken tenders, thighs, or breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning Blend

• 2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce

• 1 stick butter
• 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced

Directions

• Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Mix the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into 3-inch pieces and toss with the olive oil and spice mixture. Pack the chicken tightly onto the skewers with no gaps.
• Make the sauce: heat the butter and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until partially melted. Whisk in the red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and parmesan. Reserve about 1/3 of the sauce (clean) for finishing; keep the rest for basting.
• Air fryer: cook 2-3 skewers at 400F for 5 minutes. Flip, baste with sauce, and cook 2 more minutes. Flip again, baste, and cook 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
• Top with the reserved clean sauce and extra parmesan. Serve over rice or as an appetizer.

So tender they fall off the skewers. Grill or bake instructions are on the source. From Mallory Austin (badbatchbaking) on Instagram.