Air Fryer Souvlaki
Juicy Greek chicken skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano — golden and crisp in just 14 minutes in the air fryer. The easy way to authentic souvlaki at home.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl For the marinade
- 6 Metal skewer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
Chicken
- 600 g chicken breast Cut into 3 cm cubes
Marinade
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 clove garlic Finely chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt- 0.5 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut 600 g chicken breast into roughly 3 cm cubes so the pieces are even and cook through at the same time.
- In a bowl, stir together the marinade from 4 spsk olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 clove garlic, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- Turn the chicken cubes thoroughly in the marinade, cover the bowl, and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge — ideally a couple of hours or overnight for deeper flavour.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto metal skewers so they sit close together without being pressed too tightly.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C convection.
- Place the skewers in the basket in a single layer and cook them at 200 °C for 14 minutes. Turn the skewers halfway through so the chicken turns evenly golden and gets colour all the way around.
- Check that the chicken's core temperature is at least 75 °C, and let the skewers rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Serving
- Serve the souvlaki skewers with warm pita breads, a dollop of tzatziki and a fresh Greek salad.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
Let the chicken marinate for as long as possible — ideally a couple of hours or overnight — for deeper flavour and more tender meat. Always use metal skewers in the air fryer, never wooden ones. Variation:
Swap the chicken breast for chicken thighs for a juicier result, or use diced pork loin for a classic Greek pork souvlaki. Serving:
Serve with warm pita breads, homemade tzatziki, tomato, red onion and a squeeze of lemon. A Greek salad with feta is the perfect match. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can cook the skewers in two batches so they always sit in a single layer.
Let the chicken marinate for as long as possible — ideally a couple of hours or overnight — for deeper flavour and more tender meat. Always use metal skewers in the air fryer, never wooden ones. Variation:
Swap the chicken breast for chicken thighs for a juicier result, or use diced pork loin for a classic Greek pork souvlaki. Serving:
Serve with warm pita breads, homemade tzatziki, tomato, red onion and a squeeze of lemon. A Greek salad with feta is the perfect match. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can cook the skewers in two batches so they always sit in a single layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated fat: 3gPolyunsaturated fat: 2gMonounsaturated fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mgNet carbohydrates: 2.5g
