Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Published March 18, 2024 • Updated February 1, 2026
Viral TikTok chicken recipe
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This MUST TRY viral recipe will have you hooked! Garlic parmesan chicken skewers are coated with a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce then air-fried to give a gooey, cheesy exterior that is slightly crispy, while keeping the chicken bites incredibly juicy. A perfect low carb dinner the whole family will love.
When I first saw videos of people making these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers on TikTok, I immediately went to the grocery store to buy chicken breast and parmesan cheese. I already had the garlic. Since my kids loved my Garlic Parmesan Wings and they like food that comes on a stick, I knew this keto chicken kebab recipe was going to be a hit!
The viral TikTok recipe for Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers combines a savory blend of garlic and cheese with tender bites of chicken. Cubed chicken is tossed in a mixture of oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Throughout cooking the skewers in the air fryer, the chicken is coated in a garlic parmesan sauce made from butter, generous amounts of minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning and red pepper flakes for some kick. The result is juicy chicken covered in a complex flavor – slightly spicy, tangy, cheesy and zippy!
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Chicken Skewers Ingredients
2 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cubed -
1 tablespoon avocado oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Parmesan Sauce Ingredients
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8 tablespoons butter
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8-10 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Soak the skewers
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. If skewers don’t fit in the air fryer, cut them down to fit.
Mix seasoning for the chicken
In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Season the chicken
Add chicken, oil and seasoning to a ziploc bag or large bowl and toss to coat.
- 2 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral oil
Skewer the chicken
Add seasoned chicken to the skewers, tightly packing with no space in between.
Make garlic parm sauce
Add butter and garlic to a microwave-safe bowl and heat until almost melted. Stir in parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Reserve a small amount of sauce for the final coating (about 1/3 of the sauce).
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Air fry the chicken
Add chicken skewers to the air fryer leaving even space around to allow for air flow. Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes. Flip the skewers, brush on some sauce. Air fry for 2 more minutes. Flip again, baste with more sauce and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Do I have to use skewers?
You don't have to thread the chicken through the skewers. You could just add the chicken bites to the air fryer basket, toss and cook until done, but having them jammed together helps to make them so juicy inside. Plus it's fun eating food from a stick.
Should I use chicken thighs or chicken breasts for skewers?
Either chicken thighs or chicken breasts can be used in this recipe. Chicken breasts often give more uniform bite-sized pieces compared to chicken thighs; however, chicken thighs are a little juicier.
Why do I need to soak the skewers before threading and cooking?
Dry skewers or kebab sticks are easily prone to burning and catching on fire if they are dry. Soaking the wooden sticks in water for 30 minutes before threading with the chicken will help prevent this.
Great recipe! Our family have made it few times already! Thank you!
I had bought a kg of breast in bulk and saw this recipe on youtube. made it last night for dinner with some alterations for an australian palette. whole family loved it. kids ate it with cheesy pasta and we ate it with carrot/parsnip mash.
I subbed 50% of the butter for greek yoghurt to reduce fat but it also added moisture to the breast meat. plus with the yoghurt i needed about 30% less cheese as yoghurt held the ingredients together. i added 1/2 tspn cayenne to the marinade mix. I used minced garlic from a jar and dried parsley. Also, as I didn't have ranch powder - not a thing in Australia, but I made my own with 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sumac
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sounds delicious, but I hate using skewers. Such a hassle especially since we just remove the meat before eating anyway. Do you think this would be just as good if I don’t skewer the meat & just airfry the nuggets?
Yes! You can definitely just airfry the chicken bites!