Quick chicken and vegetable skewers
About this recipe
These quick chicken and vegetable skewers are an easy air fryer dinner: dice chicken and veg, thread onto skewers, season with spices, and cook in one layer. Circulating hot air browns the outside while keeping the chicken juicy.
Ingredient amounts update for the number of servings. Nutrition values are per serving.
Ingredients
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- 11 oz chicken breast
- 4 oz red onion
- 5 oz bell pepper
- 6 oz zucchini
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Dice the chicken, place in a bowl and season with curry, sweet paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Cut the vegetables into similarly sized pieces.
Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
Arrange the skewers in the basket and drizzle gently with oil.
Cook at 340°F for 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
Tips
- Cut chicken and vegetables to a similar size so everything finishes together.
- Do not pack skewers too tightly—leave small gaps so hot air reaches every side.
- If skewers stick out of the basket, trim them or place them at an angle away from the heating element.
- Turn gently halfway through for even color.
- Rest a minute after cooking; pieces are hot inside.
Why make it in an air fryer
- Short cook time with less tending than a grill.
- Even browning from hot-air circulation around the skewers.
- Less added fat than pan-frying—one spoon of oil is enough.
- Great for a small batch without heating a full oven.
Frequently asked questions
How long to cook chicken skewers in an air fryer?
In this recipe about 15 minutes at 340°F with a turn halfway. Dice size and your model may shift the time slightly—check a bit early the first time.
What temperature for skewers in an air fryer?
Here 340°F for gentler cooking so vegetables do not char before the chicken. If browning is slow, you can bump the last few minutes by 50°F.
Do I need to marinate the chicken ahead?
Not required—a thorough mix of spices right before threading is enough. A longer chill marinade (1–2 hours) deepens flavor.
What if I do not have skewers?
Use metal skewers or soaked wooden ones. You can also cook the same mix of pieces loose in the basket without threading.
Why is my chicken dry?
Often overcooking or starting too hot. Stick to 340°F, avoid overcrowding, and watch the last minutes.
You can also try
- Swap vegetables: mushrooms, extra zucchini, diced eggplant (shorten time slightly).
- Spicy: a pinch of chili flakes or hot paprika for some of the sweet paprika.
- Citrus: squeeze lemon over the skewers after cooking.
- Serve with rice or grains right away—skewers cool quickly.
Nutrition
Per serving
- Calories
- 284 kcal
- Fat
- 8.3 g
- Carbs
- 13.1 g
- Protein
- 37.1 g
