Description
Crispy and flavorful Honey Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Bites that combine tender chicken pieces with a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer, this recipe uses an air fryer to deliver a healthier alternative to deep-fried chicken bites with a crunchy coating and rich glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites
- 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, divided
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- Oil spray, for air fryer basket
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 the chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside for coating.
- Season and set coating bowls: In separate bowls, place the flour and panko breadcrumbs, then season each with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp black pepper respectively.
- Whisk eggs: In a third bowl, whisk the 4 eggs until combined.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating.
- Preheat and arrange chicken in air fryer: Arrange coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil to help crisping.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, flipping the chicken pieces halfway through cooking, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the honey garlic sauce: While chicken cooks, combine sesame oil, crushed garlic, honey, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and cornstarch mixed in water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it slightly thickens, then season to taste with salt and lemon juice to balance the flavor.
- Toss chicken in sauce: Once cooked, immediately toss the crispy chicken bites in the prepared honey garlic sauce to coat them thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the coated chicken bites immediately, garnished with optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- Serve with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Add chili flakes to the sauce or coating for extra heat if desired.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful bite.
- Lightly spraying the basket helps achieve a crispy texture without deep frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Bites, Crispy Chicken Bites, Asian Chicken, Sticky Chicken, Chicken Appetizer, Easy Chicken Recipe, Air Fryer Recipes
