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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

This middle-eastern inspired air fryer chicken shawarma is a more flavorful and convenient way to make chicken shawarma for wraps or salads!
Course dairy free, Dinner, egg free, Freezer, Gluten-Free, Lunch
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword air fryer chicken shawarma, Chicken Shawarma Mediterranean Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinade Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 221kcal
Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Equipment

Ingredients

To Make Wraps

  • pita bread or flatbread
  • tzatziki sauce
  • tomato
  • green or romaine lettuce
  • red onion

Instructions

  • Combine chicken with lemon juice, avocado oil, garlic, coriander, cardamom, cayenne pepper, paprika, sumac, salt, and sugar in a large bowl or gallon ziplock bag.
    3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon cardamom, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon sumac, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1 whole lemon, juiced, ⅓ cup avocado oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
    air fryer chicken shawarma marinade
  • If in a bag, massage chicken into marinade. If in a bowl, toss to coat well.
  • Leave it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 24 hours, or store in the freezer for future use.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
  • Add chicken (defrosted if you previously froze it) to the air fryer and cook for 7-20 minutes, flipping with five minutes left. How long to cook your shawarma will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts. Smaller (7-8 ounces) will take 7-10 minutes, and larger (10-11 ounces) chicken breasts will take 16-20 minutes. Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a minimum temperature of 165F.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg