Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

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

Cook Time 22

Time For Dry Brining: 30

Total Time 57

Servings servings

Calories 119

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Philips Air Fryer XXL

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN:

1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt or more as needed
1 tablespoon chicken shawarma seasoning

US Customary - Metric

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

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