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How to Make the Spiciest Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Skewers!

Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Skewers

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

What Makes this Jerk Chicken Amazing?

  • 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.
  • It's quick and easy! Pop these chicken pieces in the air fryer and enjoy your jerk chicken skewers in less than 20 minutes!

Ingredients Needed for the Skewers

  • Chicken Breast
  • Onions
  • Green and Red Bell Peppers
  • Jerk Marinade

Best Practices/Tips

  • 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

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Total Time 26 mins
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
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
  • 2 lbs jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp green seasoning
  • 1 tbsp jerk marinade
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper cubed
  • 1 orange bell pepper cubed
  • Cooking Spray
  • Skewers
Instructions
  1. 1
    Add the chicken and shrimp to two separate bowls.
  2. 2
    Divide the seasonings, marinade, and minced garlic into the two bowls.
  3. 3
    Mix and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Grab your skewers and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning in the air fryer.
  5. 5
    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.
  6. 6
    Add to an air fryer and spray the skewers with cooking spray.
  7. 7
    Cook at 400 degrees for 16 minutes, flipping them over at the 10 minute mark.
  8. 8
    Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Keywords: dinner, jerk chicken, Caribbean, air fryer, chicken recipes
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