Description
Delicious Ranch Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers made with tender chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, parmesan, hot sauce, and classic ranch seasonings, then air-fried to perfection for a juicy and crispy bite. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (thighs or breast)
Marinade & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 8–10 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup parmesan (grated)
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Fresh parsley (minced, about 2 tbsp)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste, about 1 tsp)
- Dry ranch seasoning (1 tbsp)
- Dill (1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh)
- Onion powder (1 tsp)
- Paprika (1 tsp)
- Garlic powder (1 tsp)
- Salt (to taste, about 1 tsp)
- Pepper (to taste, about 1/2 tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, melt the butter and combine it with minced garlic, grated parmesan, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, dry ranch seasoning, dill, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken tenders in the bowl and coat them with half of the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes so that the flavors penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the air fryer and skewer the chicken: While the chicken is marinating, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Thread the marinated chicken tenders onto skewers evenly.
- Cook the chicken skewers: Place the skewers in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 15 minutes at 375°F, brushing the skewers with the remaining marinade halfway through the cooking time to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve: Once cooked through and nicely browned, remove the chicken skewers from the air fryer and serve immediately as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, use chicken thighs instead of breast tenders.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading chicken to prevent burning in the air fryer.
- Adjust hot sauce and red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh parmesan for best flavor in the marinade.
- If air fryer size is small, cook skewers in batches to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ranch chicken skewers, garlic parmesan chicken, air fryer chicken, easy chicken recipe, appetizer skewers, ranch seasoning chicken
