Air Fryer Greek Chicken Skewers
Juicy, and never dry, these Greek Chicken Skewers are marinated in Mediterranean flavors, then cooked in the air fryer. Perfect for dinner or meal prep!
Thanks to the air fryer and a homemade marinade, this chicken is packed with flavor and takes less than 30 minutes to cook!
People went crazy for my Lemon Butter Chicken Skewers so I made a Greek-inspired version! And if you love making homemade marinades, these Air Fryer Marinated Chicken Thighs will be right up your alley!
Why You’ll Love
- Quick and easy: Aside from letting the chicken marinate, all you have to do is pop it in the air fryer and let it cook.
- Great for meal prep: Marinate and cook your chicken, then use it in rice bowls or salads throughout the week.
- Grill-ready: The ideal dish for your next BBQ or weeknight dinner—easy to prep ahead of time, cook, and serve with your favorite sides.
Ingredients You Will Need
Chicken Thighs: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are perfect for this recipe and cook to perfection in the air fryer.
Seasonings: For the marinade, you’ll want to add seasonings like cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
Substitutions/Additions
- Fresh ingredients like the garlic and lemon juice can be substituted for bottled or jarred versions to streamline prep. There’s no shame in keeping a jar of lazy girl garlic in your fridge!
- Instead of chicken thighs, you can also use chicken breasts. They cook slightly faster so be sure not to overdo them.
- For serving, I like to top my chicken with some taztziki, feta cheese, fresh parsley, pickled onion, and another squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
Step 1. Make marinade. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 2. Marinate chicken. Toss the chunks of chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Step 3. Add to skewers. While the chicken marinates, soak the skewers in water to prevent burning in the air fryer. Then thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
Step 4. Air fry. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer, avoiding overlap. Cook at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes, then flip and cook another 10 minutes or so.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, it’s safe to cook raw chicken in an air fryer as long as you cook it to its minimum safe internal temperature of 165 degrees!
Absolutely! Bell peppers, red onions, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes pair well and cook in about the same time.
Serve with pita bread, tzatziki, Greek salad, lemon rice, or even over a Mediterranean quinoa bowl.
Storing and Reheating Chicken Skewers
If you have leftovers, allow the chicken to cool and remove from the skewers. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for a couple of months. Tip: I like to remove the chicken from the skewers for storing.
To reheat them, toss the chicken back in the air fryer at 350 and cook until heated through again. You can add it to skewers if you like, but it’s not necessary. From frozen, let the chicken thaw in the fridge before reheating.
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
- Air Fryer Ranch Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
- Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
- Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Cajun Chicken and Vegetables
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Air Fryer Greek Chicken Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
For Serving
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- pickled red onions
- lemon wedges
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk to create the marinade. Add the chicken thigh pieces to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- While the chicken marinates, soak the wooden skewers in water for 20-30 to prevent burning, or use metal skewers.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers then place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. You may need to cook them in batches depending on how big your air fryer is.
- Air fry for 12 minutes, flip and air fry for 10 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is golden brown on the edges.
- Remove the skewers from the air fryer and top with feta cheese, pickled onions, and fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges (for squeezing over the chicken) and tzatziki.1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, pickled red onions, lemon wedges, 1/4 cup feta cheese, 1/2 cup tzatziki
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Notes
- I like my chicken super crispy, so I’ll cook them an extra 3-5 min (it’s not easy to dry out chicken thighs in an air fryer, so don’t worry about overcooking them!)
- For serving, I also really like Crazy Feta for extra flavor!
- For a veggie side, I like to toss some cubed zucchini in the leftover marinade and either sauté it in a pan, bake it in the oven, or air fry it.
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