Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these honey garlic chicken bites are a quick and flavorful meal.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat evenly with flour.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Make Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Combine: Toss cooked chicken bites in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
- Finish: Return chicken to air fryer and cook for an additional 2 minutes at 400°F to caramelize the sauce.
Tips
- Ensure chicken pieces are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for optimal crispiness.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.
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