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Air Fryer Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Once you try this air fryer chicken souvlaki, you're gonna want to make it a permanent part of the meal rotation. Packed with big flavors that somehow still harmonize perfectly with one another, it’s a crowd-pleaser at any dining table.
  • cook TIME 45 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 55 mins
Course: Main dishCuisine: Greek
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Souvlaki Recipe, Air Fryer Chicken Souvlaki, how to make Chicken Souvlaki
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 469 kcal

Ingredients (18)

  • 24 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 oz cucumber shredded and drained
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 24 oz russet potatoes batonnet
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a mixing bowl, season 24 oz chicken with 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp parsley, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning.

chicken and spice in a glass bowl
2

Coat evenly and allow the chicken to marinate for 5 minutes.

season chicken in a glass bowl
3

Thread the seasoned chicken onto the skewers. Air fry for 20 minutes at 400 °F, then remove to a clean plate and set aside.

seasoned chicken in air fryer basket
4

In the meantime, place 24 oz potatoes in a large bowl, cover with cling film, and microwave for 6 minutes.

potato batonnet in a bowl covered by cling film
5

In the same mixing bowl used for the chicken, combine 6 oz cherry tomatoes and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Transfer them to the air fryer basket.

cherry tomatoes and spice in a glass bowl
6

In the same mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tbsp paprika, and the microwaved potatoes. Toss to coat evenly.

potatoes batonnet with spice in a glass bowl
7

Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the air fryer basket together with the cherry tomatoes. Air fry for 5 minutes at 400 °F.

potatoes batonnet and cherry tomatoes in air fryer basket
8

Remove the cherry tomatoes. Air fry the potatoes for 5 more minutes.

potatoes batonnet in an air fryer basket
9

Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 oz cucumber, 1 tsp garlic, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 2 tbsp mint.

yogurt, mint, olive in a small bowl
10

Portion out the chicken souvlaki, fried tomatoes and potatoes onto serving plates. Garnish with parsley and enjoy with the dipping sauce on the side.

a plate of cooked chicken, potato and tomato decorated with a plate of salad and a glass of water

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 469 kcal | Fat 21 g | Saturated Fat 7 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat 9 g | Cholesterol 178 mg | Sodium 575 mg | Potassium 1329 mg | Carbohydrate 32 g | Fiber 6 g | Sugar 4 g | Protein 38 g | Vitamin A 1697 IU | Vitamin C 25 mg | Calcium 64 mg | Iron 4 mg