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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Pitas Recipe

This Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Pitas Recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a Middle Eastern classic at home. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita bread
  • Toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini sauce)

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, slice it into strips.
  • Warm the pita bread in the air fryer for a minute.
  • Assemble the pitas by placing the chicken strips and your choice of toppings inside the pita bread.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

For best results, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Air Fryer, Chicken Shawarma, Pitas
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