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Air Fryer Chicken Kofte Kebabs

Recipe from BBC Food, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 23 October 2026.

8 minutes to prep, 12 to cook. Juicy, spicy chicken kofte kebabs made in an air fryer, featuring aromatic garlic, fresh coriander, and tangy sumac. Ready in about 20 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or for freezing for later meals.

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Air Fryer Chicken Kofte Kebabs by BBC Food, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Place the chicken thighs, chicken breast, white onion, garlic cloves, fresh coriander, salt, black pepper, chili powder, sumac, and olive oil into a food processor and blend until the mixture is well combined and forms a coarse paste.

  2. Transfer the mixture to a cutting board and shape it into long, rectangular kebab sticks, using a butter knife or your hands to separate individual portions.

  3. Line a sheet of greaseproof paper and place each kebab stick on the paper, then arrange the kebabs in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket.

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (if your model requires preheating). Air‑fry the kebabs for 12 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 167°F).

  5. Remove the kebabs from the air fryer, let them rest for 2 minutes, and serve hot.

Tips while you cook

Blend thoroughly
Process all ingredients until a coarse paste forms before shaping.
Turn halfway
Flip the kebabs halfway through the 12‑minute air‑fry.
Rest briefly
Allow the kebabs to rest for 2 minutes after air‑frying before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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