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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma is so easy and delicious! Chicken thighs are quickly dry brined and seasoned, with a homemade shawarma spice blend, before being popped in the air fryer. Use this juicy flavorful chicken shawarma in a wrap, salad or rice bowl!
Serves 4 to 6 depending.
Course Air Fryer, Mains & Entrees
Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Keyword air fryer, chicken, chicken shawarma, healthy recipe, shawarma
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Time For Dry Brining: 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 119
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN:

Instructions

  • Add boneless skinless chicken thighs to a large bowl and sprinkle kosher salt on both sides of each piece.
  • Set off to the side for 25 to 30 minutes. This method is call dry brining, you can read more about it in the post.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 390° or 400° depending on your make and model.
  • Add 1 generous tablespoon of shawarma seasoning and toss well to coat.
  • Work in batches cooking the chicken thighs for 6 minutes, turning and continue air-frying for 5 minutes more or until fully cooked.
  • Once all of the chicken is cooked, transfer to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes before thinly slicing. 
  • Serve as is or in wraps, salads and rice bowls.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg