Air-Fried Bourbon Chicken Skewers
Air-Fried Bourbon Chicken Skewers feature flavor-packed chicken thighs marinated with spices then air-fried to perfection. Halfway through cooking, they're coated in a rich, buttery bourbon glaze creating a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and umami flavors. Finished with a final brush of sauce and fresh scallions, these skewers are tender, caramelized, and absolutely irresistible. Check out Brandon on Instagram @brandongouveia for more recipe inspo!
Tasty Team
92% would make again
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
30 minutes
30 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
30 minutes
30 min
Cook Time
20 minutes
20 min
Ingredients
for 10 servings
Chicken Skewers
- 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- cooking spray
- chopped scallion, for garnish
Bourbon Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- ½ cup apple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Nutrition Info
- Calories 360
- Fat 14g
- Carbs 16g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 11g
- Protein 34g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Make the chicken skewers: In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, onion powder, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and bouillon. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for a deeper flavor.
- Make the bourbon sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in the hoisin, apple juice, soy sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring often, for 5–7 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Thread the marinated chicken onto 8-inch wooden skewers (about 6 pieces per skewer).
- Arrange the chicken skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Coat with cooking spray, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Set aside some of the bourbon sauce for serving. Brush the skewers generously with the remaining bourbon sauce. Continue cooking for 6–8 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Brush with the reserved bourbon sauce. Garnish with scallions.
- Enjoy!
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