Lemon Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer Recipe)
Air fryer lemon chicken skewers are a versatile, light main dish. Chicken breasts seasoned with minced garlic, spices, and lemon zest get skewered on wooden kebabs and drizzled with lemon butter to finish. Easy and delicious!
My air fryer is one of my most used kitchen accessories.
This little appliance is so handy and saves me from longer cook times and hot kitchens.
And it makes delicious dinners like these air fryer lemon chicken skewers quick and easy to make.
We’re talking tender pieces of perfectly seasoned chicken drizzled with rich lemon butter.
With food like this, if loving my air fryer is wrong, I don’t wanna be right!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Chicken breasts– 2 large chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and diced into 1 inch cubes.
- Spices– Salt, pepper, minced or pressed garlic, smoked paprika, oregano
- Lemon– You’ll only need the zest for the chicken itself but you will need lemon juice as well for the finishing butter.
- Olive oil– To make the marinade
- Butter– To melt with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooked chicken skewers
You’ll also want to have wood skewers and a disposable air fryer liner.
How to Make
These air fryer lemon chicken skewers are a snap to make!
Just stir the chicken pieces together with the spices, lemon zest, and olive in in a large mixing bowl.
Cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes to marinate.
Once the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken onto the wooden skewers, being sure to leave some of the skewer clear on both ends.
Then add a liner to the basket of your air fryer.
Put the chicken skewers on the lined basket.
Air fry the skewers at 400° for 12 minutes.
Flip them over, and let them keep cooking for another 6-8 minutes or until internal temperature measures 165°.
Transfer the chicken skewers to a serving plate.
Once the chicken is done, whisk the melted butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl until evenly combined.
Spoon the finishing butter liberally over the chicken skewers and sprinkle with lemon zest.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer until warmed through.
Before serving the leftovers, drizzle a bit more melted butter over top to make sure the chicken stays moist.
Serving Suggestions
These chicken kebabs are a very versatile main.
You can serve them with any side from rice to veggies or even over a big leafy green salad.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t skip the marinating time. This time lets the flavors sink into the chicken and lets the chicken get nice and tender.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- I recommend using fresh, not bottled, lemon juice in this recipe since the lemon is the dominate flavor.
Other Easy Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
Air fryer lemon chicken skewers are one of my favorite easy air fryer chicken recipes.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other air fryer chicken recipes?
Try these:
- Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken
- Air Fried Chicken Parm Sandwiches
- Air Fryer Hibachi Chicken & Vegetables
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Lemon Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer Recipe)
Equipment
- 6 inch wooden skewers
- disposable air fryer liner
Ingredients
For The Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts trimmed of fat and diced into 1 inch cubes
- salt & pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced, or pressed, garlic
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 - 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
For The Finishing Butter
- 1/2 stick melted salted butter 4 tablespoons
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- fresh lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl along with the remaining chicken ingredients. Stir them together until everything's evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.2 large chicken breasts, salt & pepper, 1 1/2 tbsp minced, or pressed, garlic, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1 - 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Thread the chicken onto skewers without overcrowding being sure to leave some of the skewer clear on both ends.
- Add a liner to the basket of your air fryer, then add the skewers to it. Air fry at 400° for 12 minutes. Flip them, then continue cooking for another 6-8 minutes- until internal temperature measures 165°.
- In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter and lemon juice until evenly combined. Set aside.1/2 stick melted salted butter, 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Transfer the cooked skewers to a serving plate, then baste liberally with the finishing butter, and sprinkle with lemon zest.fresh lemon zest
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't skip the marinating time. This time lets the flavors sink into the chicken and lets the chicken get nice and tender.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- I recommend using fresh, not bottled, lemon juice in this recipe since the lemon is the dominate flavor.
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