Easy Air Fryer Harissa Chicken Skewers
Smoky, spicy, and juicy! These harissa chicken skewers are easy to make and bursting with flavour — cook in the air fryer, oven, or on the grill.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp harissa paste store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional for balance
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 500 g about 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Make the Marinade-In a bowl, whisk together harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken-Add the chicken cubes, ensuring every piece is coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For maximum flavour, marinate overnight.
- Thread onto Skewers-Place the chicken cubes onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first to prevent burning.
- Cook Using Your Preferred Method (Cook the skewers your way! Full breakdown of each method is shared in the post above).
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Notes
- Chicken options: Thighs are juicier, but breasts are leaner and work great too.
- Spice level: Harissa varies in spiciness — taste yours first and adjust the amount.
- Make ahead: Marinate the chicken the night before to save time.
- Wooden skewers: Always soak before grilling/air frying.