Description
Crispy and flavorful Honey Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Bites made with tender chicken breast pieces coated in a seasoned panko breadcrumb crust, air fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a tasty snack, appetizer, or main dish served alongside rice, noodles, or salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites
- 1000 g chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 eggs, whisked
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tsp salt, divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder, divided
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- Oil spray for air fryer
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 to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Season Flour and Breadcrumbs: In separate bowls, mix the flour and panko breadcrumbs each with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 0.33 tsp black pepper to season both coatings evenly.
- Coat Chicken: Dip the chicken pieces first into the seasoned flour, then into the whisked eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Air Fry Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crispiness until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine sesame oil, crushed garlic, honey, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and cornstarch mixed with water in a saucepan. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly, then season with salt and lemon juice to balance flavors.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Once the chicken bites are cooked, toss them in the honey garlic sauce until well coated and glossy.
- Serve: Serve immediately, optionally garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Perfect with rice, noodles, or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Serve these chicken bites with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Add chili flakes to the sauce or coating for an extra spicy kick.
- For juicier chicken bites, consider substituting chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, air fryer chicken bites, crispy chicken, quick chicken recipe, snack, appetizer, Asian sauce
