Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

5 from 2 votes

Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers

These Honey Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are marinated and air fried, then brushed with a delicious honey garlic butter. Perfect for a tasty appetizer or a main dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Course: Air fryer recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: honey garlic chicken skewers, honey garlic parmesan chicken skewers

Servings:

Author: chefjar

Equipment

Instant Vortex Air Fryer

Ingredients

Marinade

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup parmesan cheese finely grated
1 large lemon juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 garlic cloves minced or grated, using a microplane
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Honey Garlic Butter

¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter
2 teaspoons garlic minced or grated, using a microplane
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup parmesan cheese finely grated
2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

Wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade

In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, vegetable oil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, Dijon, minced garlic, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.

Assemble the Skewers

Thread 5-6 marinated chicken pieces onto each skewer.
Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cut the skewers to fit.

Cook the Chicken

Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Make the Honey Garlic Butter

While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in the honey, parmesan cheese, and parsley.

Serve

Brush the cooked chicken skewers with the honey garlic butter and serve.

Notes

To store leftovers, let the skewers cool. Optionally, remove the chicken from the skewers to save space, then place it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 3-4 days. When ready to eat, warm it up in the microwave, air fryer or oven. The leftover chicken pieces are great added to salads.

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