Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) chicken thighs, (skinless and boneless); 1 cup (240g) natural yogurt (full-fat); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); Small piece fresh ginger (, minced (optional)); 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cayenne pepper (, add more if you like it spicy); 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground cardamon; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground cloves; 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp tahini (stir first); 2 tbsp olive oil (, extra virgin); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 garlic clove minced; 1 tsp salt or to taste; ⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil (, extra virgin); 1 tbsp lemon juice (, or to taste); 2 cloves garlic; 1 bunch fresh cilantro ((coriander)); 1 jalapeño (, seeds removed); ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp ground cardamom; ½ tsp ground cumin; pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

This Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma recipe is everything! Easy to prepare, outrageously delicious and so versatile. Simply marinate chicken thighs in a Sharwama spice mixture and air fry until the chicken is tender with hard-to-resist crispy bits. Prep a day ahead to allow for the chicken to absorb the wonderful flavors of the marinade.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:32:57 GMT