Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma
Tender and juicy air fryer chicken shawarma, perfect for wraps, bowls, or pairing with your favorite Mediterranean sides. To speed up prep, buy a premixed shawarma seasoning.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 6
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt any fat content
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from about ½ lemon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat off the thighs and place them in a bowl1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Add the remaining ingredients (yogurt through kosher salt) and mix well to combine.½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or foil and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 8 hours (the chicken will turn mushy beyond that).
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 and add the chicken thighs in a single layer.
- Cook for 15 minutes turning once. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F.
- Remove the chicken to a platter or cutting board and allow it to rest for 7-8 minutes before slicing and serving. The temperature should come up to 160°F during that time.
Notes
- If you prefer to use chicken breasts, they cook much faster (Cut thick chicken breasts into thinner pieces so they cook evenly). Start checking the temperature around the 10-minute mark.
- To speed up prep (and avoid having to buy all of those spices individually), you can buy a pre-mixed shawarma seasoning. My favorite is this shawarma seasoning from Villa Jerada.
- Air fryers can vary - adjust the cooking time to your model according to your experience.
- The allspice can be left out of the chicken shawarma marinade. It adds something to it, but it's not necessary (and it's expensive if you don't already have it in your spice cabinet).
Nutrition
Calories: 298.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.7g | Protein: 36.1g | Fat: 15.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 163.2mg | Sodium: 747.5mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.5g | Vitamin A: 565.7IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 69.7mg | Iron: 2.6mg
