1-First Step: Mise en Place: Start by soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking. Mince garlic, measure out olive oil, seasonings, and parmesan cheese. Cut the chicken into 3-inch pieces for even cooking.

2-Second Step: Seasoning the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the seasoning mix. Toss chicken pieces with olive oil and then with the seasoning mixture until evenly coated. This step ensures every bite bursts with flavor.

3-Third Step: Skewering: Thread the seasoned chicken pieces tightly onto the soaked skewers. Trim skewers if necessary to fit your cooking device, ensuring consistent cooking throughout.

4-Fourth Step: Prepare Garlic Parmesan Butter Sauce: Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Whisk in red pepper flakes, hot sauce, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. If the sauce separates, add softened butter and stir until smooth. Reserve about one-third of this sauce for basting the chicken while cooking, keeping the rest separate to avoid cross-contamination.

5-Fifth Step: Cooking Options:
Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place 2-3 skewers inside, cooking for 5 minutes. Flip skewers, baste with the reserved sauce, cook for 2 minutes. Flip and baste again, then cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Total cooking time is approximately 12-14 minutes.
Oven Method: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Arrange skewers on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 14 minutes, flipping and basting halfway through. Broil for 2 minutes to brown, then baste again and sprinkle extra parmesan before serving.
Grill Method: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers over direct heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting frequently with garlic parmesan butter sauce. Finish by basting once more and sprinkling parmesan cheese before serving.

6-Final Step: Serving: Allow skewers to rest for a couple of minutes after cooking. Serve over warm rice or your favorite grain, drizzled with leftover garlic parmesan butter sauce. Pair with steamed vegetables like broccoli or sautéed spinach for a balanced, protein-rich meal.