Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

5 from 89 votes

These Air Fryer Chicken Skewers came out so juicy and are a perfect quick weeknight meal! They're delicately marinated in a blend of delicious spices and then generously brushed with a garlic herb butter that is incredible! The best part? They're quick and easy done in less than an hour!

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs cut to 2” pieces
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp tumeric
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp avocado oil

Garlic Herb Butter

1 stick butter
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
1 tbsp honey
6 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

Cut chicken thigh into 2 inch pieces and place in a small bowl
In a separate small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Once mixed, add to the chicken pieces along with a tablespoon of avocado oil. Mix thoroughly until combined and marinate for 20 minutes.
Make butter in pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add honey and freshly chopped parsley and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
Skewer the chicken pieces tightly onto bamboo skewers. Line the basket with parchment paper and lay the chicken skewers on the parchment paper. Air fry at 400F for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken skewers and air fry at 400F for another 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165F internal temp).
Top with parsley and brush with the garlic herb butter and enjoy!

Notes

Key Tips:

Choose Boneless, Skinless Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a lean and tender result. Cut them into uniform-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.

Marinate for Flavor: Marinate the chicken for at least 15-20 minutes, or ideally, a few hours to infuse it with flavor.

Soak Wooden Skewers: I did not experience my skewers burning, but if you do and you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent them from burning in the air fryer.

Preheat the Air Fryer: If needed, preheat your air fryer for about 5 minutes at the recommended temperature for your recipe. Preheating ensures that the chicken will start cooking immediately and helps with even cooking.

Thread Chicken Evenly: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers evenly, leaving a little space between each piece to allow for proper air circulation.

Lightly Oil the Skewers: Lightly brush the chicken skewers with oil or cooking spray to promote browning and prevent sticking to the air fryer basket.

Arrange in a Single Layer: Place the chicken skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Overcrowding can hinder airflow and result in uneven cooking.

Flip and Rotate: If necessary, flip the chicken skewers halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning on all sides. If your air fryer has a rotating basket, take advantage of it for even cooking.

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