How to Cook Kebabs in Air Fryer

Kebabs are something that we all love. Although an Indian and Arab delicacy, kebabs are now popular all around the globe. Making kebabs are a bit tricky especially when you prepare them in the usual way. An air fryer can make the entire cooking easier for you. In the below article, you will find how to cook kebabs in the air fryer.

We will let you know the process of cooking the kebabs in the air fryer in step by step guide. Along with that, we will discuss appropriate cooking temperatures and cooking duration. Keep reading the article to find out all the information.

Why Use Air Fryer for This Recipe?

Air fryer has a lot of advantages compared to the usual cooking techniques. Compared to stovetop pan-frying, air fryers can reduce up to 80% of the fat from your meat. That is because you don’t require using much of the oil while cooking the food in the air fryer. Even if you require the oil, you will need to spray just a few drops of it. While the deep fryer requires several cups of oil, you can get almost the same result with a few drops.

The device cooks your food through hot air. It circulates the hot air produced by the heating element and the fan in your air fryer. The fan helps the air to move around your food. As a result, food gets heated and cooked from all angle. This way the food is cooked perfectly without requiring any oil.

For the same reason, air fryer is economical too. You will need less oil which means you are saving the cost of the oil. Another benefit of the air fryer is it can make the food without leaving much mess. As it requires little or no oil, there will be very little mess and cleaning work. Another thing about the air fryer is, you will not require using much time for preparing the dish. Most of the dishes in the air fryer require less than 20 minutes.

How to Cook Kebabs in Air Fryer

If you are looking for a new way to use your air fryer, you can make chicken kebabs. They can be prepared ahead of time and ready for lunch, dinner, or any other special gathering. When you want to cook something in less time, then Chicken Kebab will be the best option for you.

You can make beef kebabs, meat kebabs, shrimp, vegetables, and much more items with air fryers. But the chicken kebabs are great as an appetizer when entertaining or for a light dinner with the whole family. No need to marinate the chicken for hours to make the chicken kebabs. That’s why you can make chicken kebabs in less time.

You will need some ingredients to cook these chicken kebabs. Make sure to collect the following ingredient before you begin.

• Boneless and skinless chicken
• Sweet chili sauce
• Herbs de Provence
• Red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil
• Garlic seeds
• Salt and black pepper
• Smoked paprika
• Pepper cut into large pieces
• Onion

Following the below steps to cook chicken kebabs in an air fryer:

Step 1

The first thing you need to do is add salt, black pepper, red pepper powder to a large mixing plate and mix them properly with the chicken. Add chopped bell peppers, chopped onions, onions, and smoked paprika, herb de Provence, sweet chili sauce, vegetable oil, etc., and mix them properly.

Step 2

Now, cover the plate with plastic wrap. If you have less time on your hands, marinate them for at least 30 minutes. Otherwise, it is best to marinate for 1 hour for a chicken kebab.

Step 3

Then cut all the vegetables that you will add to the wooden skewers into equal-sized pieces. When you are ready to cook, thread the marinated chicken and vegetables into wooden skewers.

Step 4

Now turn on your air fryer and keep it at 200C or 400F for around 5 minutes to preheat. To make sure the food doesn’t get stuck in the basket, you can spray the bottom of the basket with a non-stick oil spray.

Step 5

Once your preheating is done, take off the air fryer basket and add the prepared chicken skewers to the air fryer basket. Organize them in a single layer with a few gaps in the middle. Keep in mind that don’t add them in multiple layers as it can cause uneven cooking.

Now put back the basket in the air fryer and cook them at 400F/200C for around 10 minutes. Make sure to flip the skewers after cooking for halftime.

Step 6

Once you are close to the cooking duration, start checking chicken skewers frequently. Check the temperature with a thermometer when you are done. The inside temperature should be around 165F/73C.

Once you cooked perfectly, take the basket off and put it on a heat-resistant surface. You can transfer the food to the serving plate and you can enjoy the meal with your family.

FAQs

Can I put wooden skewers in an air fryer?

You can use the wooden skewers in the air fryer without any issues. However, the typical wooden stick can be a bit big for your air fryer. Especially, if you have a smaller air fryer. You can consider using steel skewers which may serve better while preparing the kebabs in the air fryer. Some users also used wooden coffee stir sticks which also work nicely for the kebabs. Just use the thing that works better for you.

Should I soak the skewers?

The answer is yes. If you are going to utilize the wooden skewers, you should soak them before adding the kebabs in them. It is recommended to soak them for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning while cooking in high heat.

Conclusion

As you see, the air fryer can be the best way to cook your kebabs. If you are going to try this recipe for the first time, check out the above steps. They should be helpful for you to get the best outcome.