Chicken Shawarma is made with boneless, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin; air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes to serve 4. 310 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Mix spice blend with olive oil and lemon juice. Coat chicken thighs. Marinate 1 hour minimum.
- 2
Air fry at 400°F for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until charred edges and 165°F internal.
- 3
Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- 4
Mix garlic sauce ingredients.
- 5
Pile chicken into warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.
Tip: The spice blend is what makes shawarma — don't skip the cinnamon and allspice, they're the secret. Slice thinly against the grain for tender bites. The garlic sauce is essential, not optional.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 18 minutes vs ~32 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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