Description
These Jalapeno Peach Chicken Skewers combine juicy chicken, sweet peaches, and spicy jalapenos for the perfect balance of sweet heat. Cooked in the air fryer and finished with a sticky peach glaze, they’re an easy weeknight dinner, summer party appetizer, or family-friendly meal packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Skewers
- 15 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 yellow peaches, quartered, then halved
- 3 medium jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded, and cut into chunks
For the Peach Glaze
- ½ cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, and olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.
- Thread each skewer with peach, chicken, jalapeno, chicken, jalapeno, chicken, and peach, or arrange ingredients as desired.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush the skewers with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 11–12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the skewers cook, prepare the glaze. Add all glaze ingredients to a medium saucepan and stir until combined.
- Heat over medium-low heat until warmed through and smooth.
- Remove skewers from the air fryer and generously brush with the warm peach glaze.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape during cooking.
- Remove all jalapeno seeds for a milder flavor.
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in or add more red pepper flakes.
- A meat thermometer is the easiest way to avoid overcooking the chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Great served with rice, salads, grilled vegetables, or corn on the cob.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 skewers
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg