AIR FRYER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN SKEWERS
I like to take something that I like and make it better. I am constantly looking for recipes to change and make better. This is my twist on an Atlanta classic! Made in the air fryer these come out extra crispy and really juicy. The lemon pepper butter takes these skewers to another level!
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 Glass Bowl
- Metal or wooden skewers. If using wood skewers soak in water so they will not burn in air fryerl
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper (fresh ground)
- 1 tbsp garlic minced or grated
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon Pepper Butter
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter partially melted
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp Allulose
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl add salt, black pepper, minced garlic, lemon zest, and paprika. Mix everything until thoroughly combined.
- To that bowl add the olive oil and the chicken thighs and pour it all into a plastic bag and make sure all the pieces of chicken are coated. If you would like, you can prepare to this point and refrigerate for 20 minutes to an hour or even overnight.
- 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
- Make your Lemon Pepper butter
- Mix your salt, black pepper, lemon zest, paprika, allulose together with a whisk in a bowl
- Partially melt your butter in a glass bowl
- Take your partially melted butter and add in, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, paprika, allulose, and add 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!
Notes
A twist on an Atlanta classic! Made in the air fryer they come out extra crispy and really juicy. The lemon pepper butter takes these skewers to another level! If you want to experiment you can put Pineapple between the chicken or Pineapple and onion or Green, red or Orange Peppers. All of these additions will add flavor as well as tenderize the meat. You can also substitute chunks of beef steak, or even pork.
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