Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
Crispy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Bites coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the honey garlic sauce:
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Season both the flour and breadcrumbs with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil.
- Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: heat sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, then stir in honey, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and water mixed with cornstarch.
- Simmer until slightly thickened. Season with salt and lemon juice.
- Toss the cooked Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Bites in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Serve with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad.
- You can make the sauce ahead and store it in the fridge.
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.