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air fryer shawarma chicken: Golden crispy air fryer shawarma chicken strips with aromatic spices on a plate.

Ultimate Air Fryer Shawarma Chicken - Crispy Juicy Dinner

Chef Marcus
Get crispy, juicy air fryer shawarma chicken with authentic spices in under 30 minutes. This Air Fryer Dinners recipe is your new weeknight hero.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp shawarma spice blend paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, shawarma spices, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 18 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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