Name: Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (45kg) boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size chunks); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp oregano; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp allspice; 1.5 cup grape (cherry) tomatoes ( halved); 1 cup cauliflower rice (cooked); 1 small English cucumber (sliced); 2 cups salad greens; 1 cup pitted olives; 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt; 2-3 tbsp lemon juice; pinch of oregano (for garnish)

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With this Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl recipe, you can indulge your craving for Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma flavour whenever the mood strikes. It really is quick and easy to make delicious, satisfying and healthy Chicken Shawarma in the air fryer.

Suitable for Low Carb, Keto and Gluten Free diets. Post Includes Weight Watchers points.

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Friends, I absolutely loooooove Chicken Shawarma. I grew up eating it in Sierra Leone, and it is one of my very favourite eats. Wherever I go, I actively search out shops where I can get the very best shawarma.

I will even admit that shawarma has become a bit of an obsession for me.

That is why I am so excited about this Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl recipe. I can easily indulge my craving for shawarma in the comfort of my own home, whenever the mood strikes.

Thanks to the air fryer I can be sitting down to enjoy that amaaaaazing Middle Eastern shawarma flavour in just mere minutes. No trip to the local shawarma shop required. #chickenshawarmalove

Making Chicken Shawarma Bowls in the air fryer is quite affordable, so it is perfect when you need to feed a crowd. They also make a great meal prep solution.

Pack up these Chicken Shawarma Bowls and your family can happily tuck into super tasty lunches all week long.

This air fryer chicken shawarma bowl recipe will help you stay on track with your healthy eating plan too. The bowls are gluten free, and low carb. Just the thing to serve up when you want a light and healthy, yet completely satisfying supper.

Air Fryer Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl Tools

KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED

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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.

Air Fryer.
Measuring jugs or cups.
Measuring teaspoons.
Mixing bowls.
Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover food in these bowls.
Meat thermometer.
- Use please this to check the internal temperature of the chicken.
Flavourings**
Try this spice kit for different flavours on your chicken.
Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.

So, are you ready to learn how to make this Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl? Gather up your ingredients and I’ll show you…..

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Mix together oregano, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt and allspice in a small mixing bowl.
Combine chicken, vegetable oil and Shawarma spice mix and toss until chicken is coated. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30mins, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the air fryer to 350 F / 170 C.
Add chicken to the air fryer basket.
Cook for 12-15 mins, shaking the basket at least once.
To make the optional yogurt dressing, whisk together nonfat Greek yogurt and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl or measuring cup.
To serve, assemble individual bowls by layering cauliflower rice, salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, olives and the chicken shawarma. Top with the yogurt dressing, if desired.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Shawarma Bowl

It is important to use chicken thigh meat for this recipe so that the meat doesn’t dry out during cooking.
It may seem like a lot of spices to add, but it is sooooo worth it. The spice marinade is what gives your chicken all that amazing Middle Eastern flavour!
You can also add tahini, chili and/or hummus to your shawarma bowl.
If not following a low carb eating plan, you can add rice or chickpeas to your bowl, or serve some flat bread on the side.

What is Shawarma?

Shawarma is a Middle Eastern street food made with chicken, turkey, lamb, or beef. The traditional preparation is to stack thin slices of marinated meat on a vertical rotisserie. The meat cooks slowly over several hours whilst rotating slowly. The cooked surface of the meat is shaved off and served.

Cooking Time for Air Fried Chicken Shawarma

Please note that air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so this recipe includes a range of cook times. I recommend starting with less time, checking for doneness, and adding more time as needed.

I have found that 10-15 minutes gives you flavourful and perfectly cooked air fried chicken shawarma. Cooking time depends on the size of the chicken thigh cubes.

Please remember it is important to always check your food for doneness. When cooking chicken, use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature has reached at least 165 F.

Weight Watchers Points in Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl

One serving of Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl contains 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints Points.

More Air Fryer Recipes:

Looking for more delicious meals you can make in the air fryer?

Then try my recipe for Air Fryer Okra.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Curry
Or this way-better-than-takeaway Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice.
Air fryer chicken breast.

This Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl recipe was adapted from Every Day Easy Air Fryer: 100 Recipes Bursting with Flavor by Urvashi Pitre. Available now in paperback, this handy cookbook is loaded with so many great tasting and easy to make air fryer recipes.

Weight Watchers Points