Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

22 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with cubed boneless chicken thighs.
  2. 2Start with cubed boneless chicken thighs.
  3. 3Start with cubed boneless chicken thighs.
  4. 4Add olive oil to the chicken.
  5. 5Add olive oil to the chicken.
  6. 6Add olive oil to the chicken.
  7. 7Add lemon zest to the chicken.
  8. 8Add lemon zest to the chicken.
  9. 9Add lemon zest to the chicken.
  10. 10Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  11. 11Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  12. 12Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  13. 13Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken.
  14. 14Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken.
  15. 15Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken.
  16. 16Mix everything until the chicken is super coated.
  17. 17Mix everything until the chicken is super coated.
  18. 18Mix everything until the chicken is super coated.
  19. 19Stuff the seasoned chicken onto skewers.
  20. 20Stuff the seasoned chicken onto skewers.
  21. 21Stuff the seasoned chicken onto skewers.
  22. 22Place the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  23. 23Place the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  24. 24Place the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  25. 25Cook them at 400°F for about 12 minutes.
  26. 26Cook them at 400°F for about 12 minutes.
  27. 27Cook them at 400°F for about 12 minutes.
  28. 28While the chicken is cooking, prepare the butter sauce by adding butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to a bowl.
  29. 29While the chicken is cooking, prepare the butter sauce by adding butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to a bowl.
  30. 30While the chicken is cooking, prepare the butter sauce by adding butter, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to a bowl.
  31. 31Mix the butter sauce ingredients until it reaches a thick consistency.
  32. 32Mix the butter sauce ingredients until it reaches a thick consistency.
  33. 33Mix the butter sauce ingredients until it reaches a thick consistency.
  34. 34Flip the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  35. 35Flip the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  36. 36Flip the skewers in the air fryer basket.
  37. 37Cook them for another 8-10 minutes.
  38. 38Cook them for another 8-10 minutes.
  39. 39Cook them for another 8-10 minutes.
  40. 40Once cooked, remove the crispy skewers from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
  41. 41Once cooked, remove the crispy skewers from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
  42. 42Once cooked, remove the crispy skewers from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
  43. 43While they are still hot, spread the butter sauce on the skewers.
  44. 44While they are still hot, spread the butter sauce on the skewers.
  45. 45While they are still hot, spread the butter sauce on the skewers.

Ingredients

  • boneless chicken thighs
  • boneless chicken thighs
  • boneless chicken thighs
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest
  • minced garlic
  • minced garlic
  • minced garlic
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 stick partially melted butter
  • 1 stick partially melted butter
  • 1 stick partially melted butter
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pinch sugar

Equipment

air fryerbowltongsbasting brushskewer

Tips

  • Ensure everything is super coated when marinating the chicken.
  • The butter sauce should have a thick, creamy consistency.
  • Spread the butter sauce on the skewers while they are still hot for best results.