Italian Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Skewers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 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 to 8 inch) skewers
• olive oil cooking spray
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. 1

   Whisk together olive oil, wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, half of the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

3. 3

   In a shallow dish, stir together the remaining salt and pepper, Italian breadcrumbs, panko, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Remove chicken from marinade and toss to coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

5. 5

   Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and spray thoroughly with olive oil cooking spray.

6. 6

   Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C).

7. 7

   Air fry skewers until the chicken is lightly golden brown, crisp, and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 12 minutes.

8. 8

   Melt butter with the remaining garlic in a microwave-safe dish on high for about 10 seconds. Stir in the remaining lemon juice and parsley.

9. 9

   Drizzle the garlic herb butter mixture over the cooked chicken skewers just before serving.