Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Zest of 2 large lemons
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1.5 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak for 20 mins)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, cracked black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano. Whisk until well combined.
Step 2: Add the cubed chicken thighs to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece of meat is coated in the marinade. For best results, let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece to ensure the air fryer lemon pepper chicken skewers cook evenly.
Step 4: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
Step 5: Cook the air fryer lemon pepper chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the edges are slightly charred.
Step 6: Remove from the air fryer and let the skewers rest for 3 minutes before serving with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Always use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor profile. If using chicken breasts, reduce cooking time by 2 minutes to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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