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Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

Drenched in a lemon butter sauce, these Air Fryer Chicken Skewers are the ultimate savory comfort food! So easy to make in your air fryer, the chicken will turn out tender and juicy every time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 skewers
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, zest
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, for garnishing

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened not melted
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 lemon, juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ā„‰ and lightly spritz the basket with olive oil spray.
  • Add the cubed chicken thighs to a medium sized mixing bowl and toss with olive oil. Then add the salt, pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss again to fully coat the chicken in the seasonings.
  • Skewer the seasoned chicken and place the skewers in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Air fry the chicken skewers for 12 minutes, flip and air fry for 10 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 175ā„‰
  • Meanwhile, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a small mixing bowl, add the softened butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sugar, and lemon juice. It should be a thick and creamy consistency. If it appears runny, mix in another tablespoon or two of softened butter.
  • When the chicken is finished cooking, remove the skewers from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate. Brush all sides with the lemon butter sauce, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

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