Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers offer a deliciously flavorful and juicy chicken dish with a creamy, garlicky parmesan butter sauce, perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 27-29 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (thighs or breast), cut into 3″ pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried dill
Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce
- 1 stick butter (8 tbsp)
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (more if desired)
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Prep and Skewer Chicken: Start by soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking. Combine the chicken seasoning ingredients (dry ranch seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, dried dill) in a bowl. Toss the chicken pieces with olive oil and the seasoning mixture until fully coated.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers tightly without gaps to retain juiciness. Trim the skewers if needed to fit into your air fryer basket.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter partially with minced garlic. Stir in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, dry ranch seasoning, dried dill, onion powder, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley until well combined. If the sauce separates, add 1-2 tablespoons of softened butter and whisk to re-emulsify.
- Baste Par-cooked Chicken: Reserve about one-third of the sauce for basting the chicken while cooking. Use a clean basting brush to brush the par-cooked chicken with this sauce to avoid cross-contamination.
- Cook the Chicken Skewers: Place 2-3 skewers in the air fryer at 400°F and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the skewers, baste with sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Flip again, baste with more sauce, and cook for a final 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Total cook time is about 12-14 minutes but may vary by air fryer model.
- Final Dressing and Serve: Once fully cooked, brush the chicken with the reserved clean garlic parmesan sauce, sprinkle extra parmesan cheese on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning in the air fryer.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniform size for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally for safety.
- Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Keep reserved sauce separate to avoid cross-contamination when basting after cooking.
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