Creamy Chicken Shawarma in the Ninja Dual Air Fryer Recipe
This flavorful Chicken Shawarma recipe utilizes a Ninja Dual Air Fryer to quickly cook marinated chicken thigh fillets with Middle Eastern spices. Served with a fresh minty sauce, a simple salad, and warm flatbread or naan, it's a delicious and easy way to enjoy authentic shawarma-style chicken at home in just 18 minutes of cook time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including marinating; minimum 30 minutes marinate recommended)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 6 Boneless chicken thigh fillets
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Sauce
- 1 tbsp tahini (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- Handful fresh mint leaves
- Pinch of salt
Salad & Serving
- Simple salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, with a little lemon juice)
- Flatbread or naan bread of your choice
- Chips (optional side)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thigh fillets, finely slice the onion, and peel and crush the garlic cloves to be used in the marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with sliced onion, crushed garlic, vegetable oil, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, chilli powder, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix well until all chicken pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes; for best flavor, marinate for a few hours or overnight.
- Cook Chicken in Air Fryer: Preheat one drawer of your Ninja Dual Air Fryer with the crisper drawer inserted. Place the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer drawer in a single layer. Set to 'Air Fry' mode and cook for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Prepare Sauce and Salad: While the chicken cooks, combine tahini (if using), crushed garlic cloves, fresh mint leaves, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir well to create a fresh minty sauce. Prepare a simple salad using lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove from the air fryer. Serve hot on flatbread or naan bread with generous amounts of the mint sauce and the fresh salad on the side. Add chips for an optional crispy side to complete the meal.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight intensifies the flavors and makes the meat more tender.
- If you don't have a ninja dual air fryer, a conventional air fryer or oven set to air fry mode can be used.
- Tahini in the sauce is optional but adds a rich, nutty flavor.
- For a lower calorie option, omit the chips and use whole wheat or gluten-free flatbread as needed.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated and used in wraps or salads the next day.
