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.
Servings: 4 skewers
Calories: 402kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
FOR 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 whole 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
FOR 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 whole lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ 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.1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 1 whole lemon, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika
- 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 175℉4 wooden skewers
- 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.1 stick unsalted butter, 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 whole lemon
- 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.1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Notes
- Soak your skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20–30 minutes before air frying to prevent burning.
- Cut evenly: Try to cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so they cook uniformly.
- Don’t overcrowd: Leave a little space between each piece of chicken on the skewer and make sure the skewers aren’t packed too tightly in the air fryer basket. This helps with even crisping and airflow.
- Marinate for more flavor: While the recipe is delicious as-is, you can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to a few hours in your favorite sauce or seasoning blend to boost flavor even more.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
