These juicy chicken skewers are marinated in a tangy Greek yoghurt blend with lemon, garlic, and spices, then cooked in the air fryer for a flavourful, healthy meal. Perfect for a barbecue or a quick dinner, these skewers are tender, aromatic, and bursting with Mediterranean zest.

Preparation Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (includes marinating)
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 120g plain whole milk Greek yoghurt (about ½ cup)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 450g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 4cm pieces
• 2 wooden skewers, halved
• Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

1. Make the Marinade:
   In a large bowl, combine the yoghurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and garlic.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
   Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. Preheat Air Fryer:
   Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
4. Skewer the Chicken:
   Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the halved wooden skewers.
5. Cook:
   Place the skewers in the preheated air fryer basket and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cook at 200°C for 10 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
6. Serve & Enjoy:
   Serve immediately, perhaps with a side of salad, rice, or flatbread.