Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Discard chicken breasts and start with chicken thighs.
  2. 2Slice the thinner part of the chicken thigh into two 1-inch cubes.
  3. 3Turn the thick part and slice it in half.
  4. 4Season the chicken thighs generously with Kosmos Dirty Bird dry rub, ensuring every crevice is covered.
  5. 5Thread the cubed chicken onto mini skewers, stabbing them evenly and tightly in the middle.
  6. 6Place the skewered chicken into the air fryer basket to caramelize.
  7. 7Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping midway through.
  8. 8While the chicken cooks, melt a little butter in a pan.
  9. 9Add chili flakes to the butter to help them toast and bring out their flavor.
  10. 10Add garlic paste to the pan.
  11. 11Once everything is toasted and fragrant, kill the heat and add lemon juice.
  12. 12Finish the sauce with fresh chopped cilantro.
  13. 13Give the cooked chicken skewers a quick toss or brush with the butter sauce.

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • Kosmos Dirty Bird dry rub
  • butter
  • chili flakes
  • garlic paste
  • lemon juice
  • fresh chopped cilantro

Equipment

cutting boardknifemixing bowlmini skewersair fryerpan

Tips

  • Thighs have more fat than breast, so no oil is needed.
  • Stab the chicken cubes nice, even, and tight on the skewers.
  • Every air fryer is different, so adjust cooking time accordingly.