Spicy chicken skewers are the best! Personally, I love my chicken spicy, especially jerk chicken! Nothing beats the fragrance, flavor, and spice of jerk marinade. This recipe takes those fiery island flavors and places them on a quick and easy to make skewer. The great thing about this recipe is that it can be made in an air fryer for easy cooking! Try making air fryer jerk chicken skewers for an easy meal.
Spicy jerk chicken thighs made simple
- The key to this dish that provides the most amazing flavor is the marinade. A simple store-bought version of this sauce can do just fine! I’d recommend the mild version to start with for your air fryer jerk chicken skewers.
- Green seasoning- Typical in many Caribbean dishes. green seasoning is a vibrant blend of fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, thyme, and garlic. It’s a staple of most West Indian cooking. In Hispanic culture, it’s known as sofrito and in Haitian culture, it’s known as epis.
- Check out my recipe for authentic green seasoning here: https://cookingwithpatlee.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1430&action=edit
- It’s quick and easy! Pop these chicken pieces in the air fryer and enjoy your jerk chicken skewers in less than 20 minutes!
- Chicken Breast
- Onions
- Green and Red Bell Peppers
- Jerk Marinade
- Marinate the chicken overnight. Jerk chicken tastes best when the flavor penetrates through the poultry, especially for recipes like air fryer jerk chicken skewers.
- Soak your skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to an hour prior to assembling and adding to the air fryer. This will prevent your skewers from burning. Use good-quality skewers for the best air fryer jerk chicken skewers experience.
Here’s a link to the air fryer I use- /https://a.co/d/eHzhGKn
How to Make the Spiciest Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Skewers!
Description
Enjoy this spicy take on chicken skewers with jerk chicken! This quick and easy recipes packs a punch with flavor and vibrant vegetables to give you a simple and delicious recipe.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the chicken and shrimp to two separate bowls.
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Divide the seasonings, marinade, and minced garlic into the two bowls.
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Mix and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Grab your skewers and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning in the air fryer.
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Layer your skewers with a piece of shrimp at the base, then a pepper, then a piece of chicken, then another pepper, and repeat until all of your skewers are complete.
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Add to an air fryer and spray the skewers with cooking spray.
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Cook at 400 degrees for 16 minutes, flipping them over at the 10 minute mark.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
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