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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers

This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers recipe is  quick, easy and jam-packed with the buttery savory flavors of lemon pepper in each bite! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade Time1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers 

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • zest 2 lemons
  • juice 1/2 large lemon about 2 tablespoons
  • wood skewers soaked for 30 minutes before using
  • cooking spray

Lemon Pepper Butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter partially melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • zest 1 lemon

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings (paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic and onion powder). Mix ingredients together to thoroughly combine.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate the marinade for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Remove marinaded chicken from the fridge 15 to 20 minutes before making skewers to bring to room temperature.
  • Thread 5 to 6 pieces of the marinaded chicken onto the pre-soaked skewers for a total of (8) chicken skewers.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400F. Lightly mist the tray/insert in the air fryer basket with some cooking spray.
  • In (2) batches (4 skewers in each batch), air fry the chicken skewers for 6 to 7 minutes, carefully flip the skewers to the other side and air fry for an additional 6 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. If you have a kitchen thermometer, the internal temperature of the chicken should register at least 165F.
  • Transfer first batch of the cooked chicken skewers to a large plate and air fry the second batch following the same process.
  • As the last batch of skewers cooks, make the lemon pepper sauce. In a small mixing bowl, add the partially melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and seasonings (paprika, fresh cracked black pepper, salt, garlic and onion powder). Whisk ingredients together to combine.
  • Once all the skewers are cooked, use a pastry brush to thoroughly coat all sides of the chicken skewers in the lemon pepper sauce.
  • Serve lemon pepper chicken skewers as is or with your preferred side and sauce. I served the skewers with a garlic aioli sauce (link to recipe is shared in the notes). Enjoy!

Notes

I served the skewers with this Easy Garlic Aioli Sauce recipe.