# Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon zest, garlic, and spices, then air-fried until crispy and brushed with a tangy butter sauce.

- Total time: 22 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Start with cubed boneless chicken thighs.
2. Add olive oil to the chicken.
3. Add lemon zest to the chicken.
4. Add minced garlic to the chicken.
5. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the chicken.
6. Mix everything until the chicken is super coated.
7. Stuff the seasoned chicken onto skewers.
8. Place the skewers in the air fryer basket.
9. Cook them at 400°F for about 12 minutes.
10. While 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.
11. Mix the butter sauce ingredients until it reaches a thick consistency.
12. Flip the skewers in the air fryer basket.
13. Cook them for another 8-10 minutes.
14. Once cooked, remove the crispy skewers from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
15. While they are still hot, spread the butter sauce on the skewers.

## Equipment

- air fryer
- bowl
- tongs
- basting brush
- skewer

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefitupwithlani/video/7250312920670768426?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7530444103004702222
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/01e53c5d-722d-4ac7-882b-e74e37635d06
- Extracted: 2025-07-24

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