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Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

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These Air Fryer Chicken Skewers are a flavorful and juicy delight, marinated with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a quick and healthy meal. Enhanced with a garlic herb butter glaze, they offer a deliciously tender texture with a hint of sweetness from honey and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 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 Sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces and place them in a small bowl, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking.
  2. Mix Marinade: In a separate small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add this spice mixture along with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the chicken and mix thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate for 20 minutes to enhance flavor penetration.
  3. Make Garlic Herb Butter: Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey and freshly chopped parsley, combining well, then turn off the heat to keep the sauce warm and ready for brushing.
  4. Assemble Skewers and Air Fry: Thread the marinated chicken pieces tightly onto bamboo skewers. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and arrange the chicken skewers on top. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the skewers carefully and continue air frying for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
  5. Serve: Once cooked, top the skewers with extra chopped parsley and generously brush with the warm garlic herb butter. Serve immediately for a juicy, flavorful dish.

Notes

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning in the air fryer.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper quantity according to your spice tolerance.
  • Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly sized for even cooking.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, these skewers can also be grilled or baked in the oven.
  • Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.

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