Air Fryer Chicken Skewers
Delicious and easy-to-make Air Fryer Chicken Skewers perfect for dinner or as a tasty appetizer, featuring juicy chicken and flavorful spices.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cut to 2” pieces) Can substitute with chicken breast
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1 stick butter
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces and place them in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Once mixed, add the spices to the chicken pieces along with the avocado oil. Mix thoroughly until everything is combined. Allow the chicken to marinate for 20 minutes.
Cooking
- In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Then, add the honey and freshly chopped parsley, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
- Skewer the chicken pieces tightly onto bamboo skewers.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and lay the chicken skewers on top.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken skewers and air fry for another 6-8 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F).
- Top with parsley and brush with the garlic herb butter. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve warm with rice or salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the air fryer.