Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini

Skewers of Chicken Spiedini with fresh green beans

Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Spiedini

"Spiedini" means skewers in Italian. There are many versions of Spiedini, including beef and vegetables. This recipe uses chicken thighs, marinated in olive oil, garlic and lemon. The marinated chicken is coated with a panko and bread crumb mixture, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and herbs and skewered. The spiedini skewers are air-fried and then drizzled with lemon garlic butter. These are so delicious and a new family favorite.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Chicken Skewers, Chicken Spiedini

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Minimum Marinating Time 30

Servings

Calories 549kcal

Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Equipment

Air Fryer recipe can be adapted for a conventional oven
wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. Check that the skewers fit into your air fryer. Otherwise cut to fit. Poultry shears work great for this.
sprayer for oil I buy Avocado Oil at Trader Joe's
Food Saver optional for quick marinades and more
Food Saver Marinator One of my favorite kitchen tools

Ingredients

For the marinade:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine such as Pinot Grigio
3 tablespoons lemon juice divided; 2 Tbsp. and 1 Tbsp.
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 cloves garlic finely minced, divided in half
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided

FOR THE CHICKEN:

2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2/3 cup panko
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 6 -8 inch skewers (make sure they fit your air fryer)
olive or avocado oil cooking spray

For the Garlic-Butter Drizzle:

4 tablespoons butter
Fresh garlic (remaining garlic)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, half of the garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Stir together remaining salt and pepper with bread crumbs, panko, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
Remove chicken from marinade and toss to coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere as necessary.
Thread chicken onto skewers and coat with olive oil cooking spray.
NOTE: Likewise, you can skip skewering the chicken, and air fry "flat".
Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C). Spray the skewers with oil (my preference is Avocado Oil). Place the skewers into the air fryer. If the wooden skewers are too long, cut off a bit off each end. I use a poultry knife.
Air fry until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, and is until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Carefully rotate halfway through. An instant read thermometer, inserted near the center, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Likewise, these can be baked at 350° for about 20 minutes. Always use a meat thermometer to test that they are cooked to 165°.
Meanwhile, melt butter with remaining garlic in a microwave-safe dish on high in the microwave, about 10 seconds. Stir in remaining lemon juice and parsley.
Drizzle butter mixture over chicken just before serving.

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