Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Garlic Butter
Juicy chicken thighs make Air Fryer Chicken Skewers a flavorful dinner with savory seasonings, lightly browned edges, garlic honey butter sauce, fresh parsley, and bright lemon wedges.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 2 lb skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
For Butter Sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- lemon wedges for garnish
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chicken pieces, olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley to a large bowl. Toss the chicken until evenly coated with the seasonings. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto wooden or metal skewers. Push the pieces toward the ends of the skewers and distribute them evenly.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange the chicken skewers in a single layer. Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip the skewers and cook for an additional 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the honey, parsley, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.
- Brush the butter sauce over the cooked chicken skewers. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1328IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg