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Air Fryer Kabobs are a delicious lunch or dinner. They do not disappoint on flavor, and best of all, you can avoid the summer heat by making these in the air fryer.

Chicken and steak, cooked on skewers with cut up bell peppers and onion.

Our family is split on preference over beef or chicken. This is one meal that is really easy to make for everyone, because the prep is the same, and can be done at the same time.

I do cook them separately, because I don't want to mix raw meats, and I do cook the steak at a slightly higher temperature. They are done so quickly in the air fryer, and the meat and veggies come out juicy and flavorful.

What you need to make kabobs

I make these kabobs in my Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer. This air fryer has a basket, but if you have an air fryer with trays, they will work too.

Side by side plates of uncooked chicken and steak cut into cubes, with bell peppers and onions on skewers.

Besides an air fryer, to make kabobs, you will need:

  • chicken breast or steak
  • green bell pepper 
  • red bell pepper 
  • yellow bell pepper
  • red onion 
  • salt
  • ground pepper
  • BBQ Sauce, I like Sweet Baby Ray's

Of course, you will also need skewers too. I use wooden skewers that are around eight inches in length. Just be sure whatever you use, will fit into your air fryer basket.

Beef kabobs with seasonings and bell peppers, onions, and BBQ sauce.

How to make Air Fryer Kabobs

If you are using chicken, cut it into pieces about two inches in size. For steak, cut it the same way, just skip rinsing it. Set the meat aside, and cut the bell peppers and onion into two inch pieces as well.

Side by side photos of chicken and steak kabobs, before they are cooked in an air fryer basket.

To assemble the kabobs, just thread them on the skewer in any order or pattern you like. Don't over fill the skewer or the meat may not cook thoroughly.

Place the skewers in the air fryer basket, or in the tray and brush a light coating of BBQ sauce onto each piece. You can also add any seasonings you prefer. I like to keep my meals simple, so I just used salt and ground pepper.

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Side by side photo of juicy cooked chicken and steak kabobs on skewers in air fryer basket.

For steak, I cook the kabobs at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes on each side. For the chicken, I cook them at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes on each side.

Juicy chicken and vegetables on a white plate, after being cooked on the skewer.

FAQ's

How can I tell if my steak is done in the air fryer?

Steak should reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees. Chicken should be 165 degrees. If you aren't sure how to tell by cutting into the meat, I highly recommend using a meat thermometer.

Should I use wooden or metal skewers in my air fryer?

I have used both, and have not had any issues. To be safe, check with the manufacturer of your specific air fryer for their recommendation.

Juicy steak and vegetables, on a white plate with forks and a blue linen.

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Steak kabobs with vegetables on a white plate with bell peppers scattered on the table.

Air Fryer Kabobs

Becky
Air Fryer Kabobs can be made with steak or chicken, and come out juicy and full of flavor.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 407 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Skewers

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion cut into 2 inch pieces
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp BBQ Sauce

For Steak Kabobs

  • 1 pound steak cut into 2 inch pieces

Instructions
 

  • If you are using chicken, pat cut it into pieces about two inches in size. For steak, cut it the same way, just skip rinsing it. Set the meat aside.
  • Cut the bell peppers and onion into two inch pieces.
  • To assemble the kabobs, just thread them on the skewer in any order or pattern you like.
  • Place the skewers in the air fryer basket, or in the tray and brush a light coating of BBQ sauce onto each piece, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For steak, I cook the kabobs at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes on each side. For the chicken, I cook them at 380 degrees F for 5 minutes on each side.

Notes

This recipe is 1 point for Weight Watchers
KETO C/9  P/48  F/19
 

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 48gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 953mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1163IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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