Description
Crispy, golden chicken bites coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce, made effortlessly in the air fryer for a quick and delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1,000 g chicken breasts, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- 4 eggs, whisked
- 2 cups flour
- 4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tsp salt, divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 4 tsp sesame oil
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 0.5 cup honey
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1.5 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and lemon juice, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Season Coating: In separate bowls, mix flour and panko breadcrumbs each with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken piece first in flour, then in whisked eggs, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumb mixture.
- Air Fry Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil.
- Cook Chicken: Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the chicken bites are golden brown and crispy.
- Make Sauce: While chicken cooks, combine sesame oil, crushed garlic, honey, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and cornstarch mixed with water in a saucepan.
- Simmer Sauce: Cook on medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, then season with salt and lemon juice to taste.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Once chicken bites are cooked, toss them in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Serve with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Add chili flakes to the sauce for extra heat.
- Substitute chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Bites, Crispy Chicken, Honey Garlic Sauce, Easy Air Fryer Recipes
