Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Colorful Veggies
These air fryer chicken skewers are juicy, flavorful, and packed with colorful vegetables. They’re similar to grilled Chicken Kebab but cook quickly in the air fryer, giving you a slightly charred taste without a grill.
Ingredients
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2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
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1 red Bell Pepper
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1 yellow Bell Pepper
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1 medium Zucchini
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1 small Red Onion
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
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Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients
Cut chicken into 1–1.5 inch cubes. Chop bell peppers, zucchini, and onion into similar-sized pieces.
2. Season the chicken
In a bowl mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss the chicken cubes in the mixture.
3. Assemble the skewers
Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
4. Preheat the air fryer
Preheat to 190°C (375°F) for about 3 minutes.
5. Cook
Place skewers in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 75°C / 165°F).
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
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Garlic Sauce
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Hummus
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Pita Bread
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Rice Pilaf
Tips
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes so they don’t burn.
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Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
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Marinate the chicken 30–60 minutes for extra flavor.
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