Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers Air Fryer Recipe
Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers Air Fryer Recipe!
Putting a creative spin on a traditional Atlanta favorite! These skewers, prepared in the air fryer, emerge with an irresistibly crispy exterior and wonderfully juicy interior. Elevating the experience is the infusion of zesty lemon pepper butter that truly sets these skewers apart.
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers Air Fryer with a Twist
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer, chicken, lemon pepper
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Equipment:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp minced or grated garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Lemon Pepper Butter:
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, partially melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs, salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, paprika, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Thread the marinated chicken thighs onto skewers, pressing the meat tightly onto each skewer.
- Once all the meat is skewered, air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.
- Flip the skewers and air fry for an additional 8-10 minutes at 400°F, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Lemon Pepper Butter:
- In a bowl, whisk together the partially melted unsalted butter, salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon zest, paprika, sugar, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- After the skewers are cooked, generously brush them with the lemon pepper butter.
- Serve the skewers immediately and savor the flavors!
Enjoy your culinary masterpiece!
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