Air Fried Chicken Shawarma | Air Fryer Recipe

Get all of your favorite flavors of traditional Chicken Shawarma made in the air fryer! Not only is it quick, easy, and delicious, but it's also a great low carb meal solution.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Fast. Compared to traditional shawarma, this is done in under an hour.
• Easy. Marinate the chicken, toss in your air fryer, and cook.
• Unique. A tasty chicken dish that is different than many of your other favorites.
• Delicious. An amazing spice blend that will make this a recipe you'll reach for time and time again.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Dried Oregano
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Allspice
• Cayenne pepper
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Kosher Salt
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh
•  Vegetable Oil

How To Make Chicken Shawarma In The Air Fryer

Make The Shawarma Spice

In a small bowl combine oregano, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, cumin, coriander, and salt.

For detailed information on how to make the Shawarma spice, check out my recipe: Shawarma Spice

Prepare The Chicken

1. In a large bowl combine chicken, oil, and shawarma spice mix; toss to coat. Allow the chicken to soak up the spices for 30 minutes at room temperature. If you're making this recipe ahead of time, you can refrigerate for up to 24 hours with the spice mix coating the chicken.
2. Place chicken in the air fryer basket and air fry as directed.
3. Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure proper food safety.
4. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Tips And Tricks

• Let it marinate. The longer it sits in the spice blend, the more flavorful the chicken will be.
• Spray the basket of your air fryer. For easier cleanup, spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick spray.
• Dress it up. No matter what dietary needs you may have, you can always make a recipe better by layering flavors. Use some of my suggestions below for the best plate of Chicken Shawarma.
• Cook to perfection. If you're new to air fryer cooking, check out my air fryer chicken cooking times guide before getting started. Not in the mood for chicken? Get even more tips with my air fryer cooking times chart.

What To Serve With It

This Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma is so tasty you don't NEED anything extra to enjoy the dish. However, layering flavors is always a great idea to experience the full potential of a dish.

Here are some of my favorite things to top my chicken with:

• Tzatziki
• Pita Bread
• Indian Cabbage Slaw
• Tomato Raita

How Long Does It Last?

As long as you keep the spiced chicken separate from the toppings, you can expect this dish to be just as amazing as the day you made it for 3-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Believe it or not, you can even freeze the seasoned meat to enjoy later. If you're cooking for a small family or just one or two people, you can place any leftovers in a freezer-safe container or storage bag. Enjoy the chicken shawarma within 4 months for the best results.

More Simple Recipes Using Shawarma Spice

If you're a fan of Shawarma spice, you're sure to love this Air Fried Green Beans with Shawarma Spice recipe too! It's a light and flavorful side dish that's made right in your air fryer.

Another fantastic shawarma recipe is my Low Carb Ground Beef Shawarma! It's an easy, delicious one pot meal that's low carb as well!

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Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.

Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.