Air Fryer Chicken Souvlaki

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Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Souvlaki with a Greek yoghurt and lemon marinade. Easy to prepare ahead and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Marinating time30

Total Time1 5

Course: Family Dinners

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: people

Calories: 284kcal

Author: Marianne Rogerson

Equipment

Wooden skewers make sure they are the right size for your air fryer basket.

Ingredients

750 g skinless chicken thigh fillets
½ cup Greek yoghurt
2 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Combine the Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, oregano and salt & pepper in a bowl and mix well.
Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. Add to the marinade and mix well to ensure all pieces are well covered. Set aside for a minimum of 30 minutes. 3 hours to overnight is ideal.
Thread the chicken onto the skewers so the pieces sit snugly together, but don't pack them too tightly or they won't cook evenly.
Pre-heat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 200 C / 400 F. Spray the basket with olive oil.
Add the chicken skewers and cook for around 12–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred on the outside. Turn over halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Serve with warm pita breads, tzatziki, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion.

Notes

Time Saving Tip: while the skewers look impressive when brought to the table, if you are just cooking for family and are short of time, skip the skewers. Just marinate and cook the chicken thighs whole, and then slice up after cooking.

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