Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl (GF, LC, Keto)

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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.

One Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl served with a cloth napkin and silver fork

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.two meal prep glass containers filled with Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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.

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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

  1. Mix together oregano, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt and allspice in a small mixing bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 350 F / 170 C.
  4. Add chicken to the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 12-15 mins, shaking the basket at least once.
  6. To make the optional yogurt dressing, whisk together nonfat Greek yogurt and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl or measuring cup.
  7. 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. image collage showing the steps for making Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

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.Close up view of a completed Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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.view of cooked Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma inside the air fryer basket

Weight Watchers Points in Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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

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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 

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

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One Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl served with a cloth napkin and silver fork
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Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl

This recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl is hearty, satisfying and full of Middle Eastern flavour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern, Western
Servings: 4
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

For the Shawarma:

  • 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

For the bowl:

  • 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

For the dressing (optional):

  • 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
  • pinch of oregano for garnish

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Mix together oregano, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt and allspice in a small 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 fyer 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 Greek yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl or measuring cup.
  • Assemble individual bowls by layering cauliflower rice, salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, olives and chicken shawarma. Top with the yogurt dressing, if desired.
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Notes

Recipe adapted from Every Day Easy Air Fryer: 100 Recipes Bursting with Flavor by Urvashi Pitre.
Tips for Making This Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl Recipe
  • 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.
Weight Watchers Points in Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl
A serving of this Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Bowl contains 6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 42.5mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2.6mg

 

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  1. 5 stars
    Yay! I am so happy to have another hit recipe for my air fryer. I loved this and so did my family.

  2. This recipe, although lower in WW points is not Zero points as written. Only chicken breast meat or turkey breast meat is zero points. Dark poultry meat or pork – depending on the cut will leave you with a few WW points. This isn’t a deterrent for me, and I do plan on trying the recipe! Both with white meat and chicken thighs.