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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

A delicious and easy recipe for chicken shawarma made in an air fryer, featuring a blend of spices and served with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon juice
Serving Suggestions
  • 4 pitas pita bread
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1 cup yogurt for sauce
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place marinated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Prepare the Pitas
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it. Serve in pitas with cucumber, tomato, yogurt, and lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.

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