Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

from kingcooks.com
30 min
1 servings

My twist on an Atlanta classic! Made in the air fryer they come out extra crispy and really juicy. The lemon pepper butter takes these skewers to another level!

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter (partially melted)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl add in the chicken thighs, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, paprika and olive oil. Mix everything until thoroughly combined.

  2. 2

    Skewer your marinated chicken thighs packing the meat onto each skewer tightly.

  3. 3

    Once all your meat is skewered, air fry for 12 mins @400F.

  4. 4

    Flip and air fry for 8-10 mins @400F or until the internal temperature reaches 165F

  5. 5

    Add in a bowl the partially melted unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, paprika, sugar, lemon juice