# Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer Edition)

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 22 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, add chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, and olive oil. Mix well to coat every piece.
2. Skewer the marinated chicken pieces, packing them tightly.
3. Place the skewers in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the lemon pepper butter by combining unsalted butter, salt, pepper, lemon zest, paprika, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
5. Flip the skewers and return them to the air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 400°F.
6. Brush the cooked skewers generously with the lemon pepper butter.

## Equipment

- bowl
- air fryer
- wooden skewers
- tongs
- silicone spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingcooksofficial/video/7201674560368938283
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/19f88bca-731a-44f9-8f38-8dc595054804
- Extracted: 2025-03-09

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