Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer
These air fryer Parmesan chicken skewers have a crisp, cheesy coating seasoned with garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, and black pepper, while the chicken stays tender and juicy inside. Serve them as an easy weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or snack with ranch dressing or another favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- 2
Place chicken tenders in a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Add grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly combined.
- 3
Thread each tender onto a skewer, then place the skewers in an even layer in the air fryer basket. They can touch but should not overlap.
- 4
Cook for 7 minutes. Flip the skewers and cook until the chicken is no longer pink at the center and the juices run clear, about 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of the chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 337.87 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 50.32 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 1.23 g 0%
- Total Fat 12.55 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.49 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.18 mg High 36%
- Sodium 663.91 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 424.35 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 24.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 77.36 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer is made with 10 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Tenderloin, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 337.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Tenderloin, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 337.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer healthy?
- Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 337.87 calories and 50.32 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 663.91 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.49 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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