Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers! Juicy, flavorful, and effortlessly crisped to perfection. These skewers start with tender, marinated chicken thighs, kissed with garlic, lemon zest, and warm spices. Air-fried until golden and basted in a luscious lemon pepper butter, each bite bursts with citrusy richness and a touch of heat. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp garlic minced or grated
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Lemon Pepper Butter
- 1 stick unsalted butter partially melted
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl add in the chicken thighs, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, paprika and olive oil. Mix everything until thoroughly combined.
- Skewer your marinated chicken thighs packing the meat onto each skewer tightly.
- Once all your meat is skewered, air fry for 12 mins @400F.
- Flip and air fry for 8-10 mins @400F or until the internal temperature reaches 165F
Lemon pepper butter
- Add in a bowl the partially melted unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, paprika, sugar, lemon juice
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Once the skewers are cooked, baste with the lemon pepper butter and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!