Air Fryer Lemon Butter Chicken Skewers (Print-Friendly Version)
Marinated thigh pieces cook on suitable skewers and are finished with clean lemon butter. Keep marinade utensils separate from the finishing butter.
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House placeholder — AdSense units launch here# Ingredients You’ll Need:
01 - Zest of 1 lemon (~1 tsp)
02 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
03 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
06 - 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
07 - 3/4 tsp paprika
08 - 3/4 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 640g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
11 - 75g butter, softened
12 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, very finely diced
13 - 2 tsp lemon juice
14 - 1/4 tsp paprika
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Mix the marinade ingredients and coat chicken. Cover and refrigerate for thirty minutes; do not marinate on the counter. Mix lemon butter in a separate clean bowl.
02 - Thread chicken onto skewers approved for the appliance and small enough to fit. Leave space between pieces and discard used marinade.
03 - Air-fry at 400°F, turning around halfway through and beginning checks around thirteen minutes. Continue until all thick pieces reach 165°F.
04 - Brush cooked skewers with clean lemon butter and serve. Do not recover melted butter or drippings from the basket for a finishing sauce.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 - Compact clumps can hide cool centers. Similar pieces with small gaps expose more surface to circulating air.
02 - If basting, portion butter into a separate bowl first. Never return a brush that touched undercooked chicken to the serving butter.