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Shredded shawarma chicken in air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Contributor: Christine Pittman

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma is bursting with flavor thanks to a fragrant spice blend. Plus it’s so quick and easy to prepare.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • Pinch of cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1.25 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 5-6)

Instructions

  1. Set air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Combine the cumin, salt, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, cloves, and olive oil in large bowl.
  3. Unroll chicken thighs so they’re flat. Add them to the bowl and toss to coat evenly all over.
  4. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer, thighs unrolled.
  5. Cook without opening the air fryer and without flipping the chicken for 18-20 minutes, until well-browned and no longer pink inside, with an internal temperature of at least 165F.
  6. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice or shred with two forks.

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