Sticky Chicken Bites in an Air Fryer
Crispy air fryer chicken bites coated in a sticky, sweet-savory garlic honey sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cut into bite-sized cubes
- Oil 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
- Soy sauce 2 tablespoons
- Honey 1 tablespoon
- Ketchup 1 tablespoon
- Chili sauce 1 teaspoon optional
- Minced garlic 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Toss chicken cubes with oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until cooked through and lightly crispy.
- In a small pan or bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, chili sauce, and minced garlic. Heat until warm and mixed.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and toss with the sauce until coated.
- Optional: Return coated chicken to air fryer for 2–3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer for best crispiness.
- Adjust chili sauce for desired spice level.
- Add sesame seeds or green onions for garnish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat in air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
