Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers Recipe
Delicious and juicy Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers made with tender chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful blend of ranch seasoning, garlic, and parmesan, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick, easy, and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (thighs or breast), cut into 3-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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
- Soak Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Prepare Chicken and Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chicken seasoning ingredients: 1.5 tbsp dry ranch seasoning, dried dill, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cut chicken into 3-inch pieces. Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag, add olive oil and seasoning mixture, and toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces tightly onto the soaked skewers, leaving no gaps to ensure juiciness. Trim the skewers if necessary to fit into the air fryer basket.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with minced garlic until partially melted. Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce, 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning, dried dill, onion powder, and grated parmesan. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined. If the sauce separates, add 1-2 tbsp softened butter and stir to re-emulsify.
- Baste Par-Cooked Chicken: Reserve about one-third of the sauce for later. Use the rest to baste the chicken skewers after the first cook.
- Cook Chicken in Air Fryer: Place 2-3 skewers in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes. Remove, flip the skewers, baste with sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F.
- Finish Cooking: Flip the skewers back again, baste with more sauce, and cook for a final 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Total cooking time is approximately 12-14 minutes but may vary depending on your air fryer model.
- Serve: After cooking, brush the chicken with the remaining reserved garlic parmesan sauce to avoid cross contamination. Sprinkle with extra parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning in the air fryer.
- Make sure chicken pieces are uniformly sized for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- If sauce separates, adding softened butter and stirring helps bring it back together.
- Trim skewers to fit your specific air fryer basket size for best results.
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