Air fryer meat skewers

Name: Air fryer meat skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Sausage 0.7 lb; Sweet Pancetta sliced 4 oz; Veal lean meat 11.3 oz; Chicken Thighs boneless 0.8 lb; Red peppers Approximately 3/4 cup (about 4 ounces) 0.8 cup; Yellow peppers ¾ cup; Sage 12 leaves; Extra virgin olive oil ¾ tbsp; Fine salt to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Who says you need a grill to enjoy Italian-inspired spiedini di carne? These air fryer meat skewers make it so easy. Really. Forget about the mess of traditional grilling—just pop everything into the air fryer. You’ll get juicy chunks of chicken, rich veal, smoky sausage, and super crispy pancetta, all paired with tender roasted bell peppers.

The secret? A light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sage—letting the air fryer do its magic. Each bite comes out crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. In Italy, folks love adding their own twists. Some regions go for lamb or add rosemary and onions, but the core idea is about enjoying good food with good company. For sure. These air fryer kebabs deliver that classic taste without the fuss. Which is great.

These skewers are perfect for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or even a quick weeknight meal. In Italy, you’ll find so many regional takes on this dish, but here, the focus is on mixing meats and peppers for bites that are tangy, sweet, and packed with flavor. Pair these air fryer chicken skewers with a fresh seasonal salad or some crispy potatoes, and you’ve got a meal that’s both satisfying and pretty healthy.

What’s awesome is how these skewers fit right into a list of easy air fryer recipes—no complicated steps, just straightforward cooking that tastes like a backyard cookout, even if it’s raining or you’re pressed for time. You know what? You can even swap in beef or pork for air fryer beef skewers or air fryer pork skewers if you like. This dish is one of those golden meals that feels special without demanding too much effort. Seriously, everyone will be reaching for seconds, and if you have leftovers, they stay just as juicy and delicious the next day. Can't go wrong.

How to prepare Air fryer meat skewers

To prepare the air fryer meat skewers, start by cutting the pork sausage into chunks without removing the casing 1. Now cut the pancetta into strips about 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick 2 and the veal into 3/4-inch (2 cm) cubes 3.

Also cut the boneless chicken thighs into 3/4-inch (2 cm) pieces, then cut both the red peppers 5 and the yellow peppers 6 into small squares.

Now that all the ingredients are ready, assemble the skewers: thread a piece of sausage and a piece of pepper onto the skewers 7, then continue with the pancetta and another pepper 8. Add the veal and a sage leaf 9.

Continue alternating meat and vegetables as you like until you have 8 skewers: the important thing is that the ingredients are close together and that some free space is left at the ends 10. Place the meat skewers in the air fryer basket (we used a 6-liter (about 6.3 qt) air fryer) 11 and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil 12.