Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Air fryer chicken kabobs with vegetables is a healthy meal we have been making weekly with a Greek marinade. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes and zucchini get to a golden brown in just minutes.

We’ve made a lot this week because we are trying to eat healthier and it is so quick to prepare. You can mix and match the veggies and even use thighs for air fryer recipes to become the best duo for you!

We used our Ninja Foodi but you can use any electric air fryer to make this low carb dinner or a keto snack. They are packed with lots of protein to keep you full and use your favorite peppers or squash slices to fill up the rest of the stick.

I use whatever fresh produce is available in the produce section and cooks at the same rate as cubed meat. That way the texture is perfectly tender and nothing gets too dried out. Enjoy as is or with fun dipping sauces. THIS my friends is how to cook air fryer chicken and vegetables to perfection. 😉

How Long to Cook Chicken Skewers in Air Fryer

The timing will vary slightly depending on how thick and large your pieces are. I like to advise that the meat should be a large bite since they will shrink a bit and make it easier to eat when slid off the skewer. You are looking at about 15 minutes or so so keep that in mind.

Easy is how we cook around here so even if you’re a beginner we will help you make these! They’re super simple I tell you. Any time you can make chicken AND vegetables in air fryer is a big win as far as one pot meals go.

Really you could use thighs for Chicken Kabobs in Oven or this method as well, use what you have. Boneless skinless is key either way. Just use what is on sale at the time or what you have on hand. Dark meat has a lot more flavor and is tenderest overall but to each their own.

Ingredient Notes

You are going to want medium sized boneless skinless Chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite size pieces so they can be pushed on the stick. You do not have to add anything else beyond that but typically veggies are in between each piece.

I like thick slices or chunks of Onion yellow, white and/or red onion are options. You could use a variety of bell peppers too if you would prefer.

Zucchini slices we like because they get done around the same time and get a wonderful crisp to the edges. Yellow squash slices would be a great alternative.

Grape tomatoes are best because of their smaller size. No need to slice them and you shouldn’t or else the juices will spew out and go all over the place.

Chicken Kabob Marinade

Marinating the meat ahead of time is optional but highly recommended to add a lot of flavor and moisture. Red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon freshly squeezed, salt and pepper are generally what I will whisk together.

You will need a bowl or thick gallon freezer bag to marinate chicken. You can skip that step if you just want to lightly season like our salmon kabobs instead.

Could you add pineapple?

You could definitely add fruit on there too. Just like if you were to add it to pizza to make it savory and sweet this is a hit with kids for sure. Just use a small can of chunks if you like the idea.

What temperature should I cook chicken kabobs?

If you’re looking for keto dinners this one and our air fryer zucchini boats are great. Whether you grill or make air fryer chicken kabobs your instant read thermometer should reach the internal  temperature of 165 degrees.

If making air fryer pork kabobs, temperature needs to be at least 145 degrees for the pork. No matter what meat you use allow them to rest once cooking is done to maintain juiciness. You could throw them on the smoker too if you were cooking outside too.

What goes with kabobs?

• Sweet potatoes in air fryer
• Grilled broccoli
• Cole slaw
• Zucchini salad
• Our easy roll recipe
• White rice
• Italian potatoes

How to Reheat Leftovers

You should save in an airtight bag so they stay moist, in the fridge. This will prevent them from drying out and then you can follow these tips when reheating chicken in air fryer.

Are chicken kebabs good for you?

Yes! They are a healthier fast food option because they are not deep fried and include lots of veggies. Keep in mind that kabob meat does contain fat, the amount will vary depending on the meat used.

What is the difference between kabob and kebab?

Kabob is typically used in the US while the British pronunciation and spelling is kebab. Both are defined as a dish with pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables cooked on a skewer or spit.

Other air fryer recipes you’ll love

You can’t go wrong with our dry rub air fryer chicken wings here. We have a few great Ninja Foodi chicken recipes here you’ll enjoy like air fryer chicken cutlets and more. Using the air crisp function you could make these healthy air fryer fajitas using beef too.