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Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Bites

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Crispy, juicy chicken bites tossed in a sticky sweet-spicy glaze, perfectly cooked in the air fryer in under 30 minutes. A bold, easy weeknight meal with no pork, alcohol, or excess oil.

  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 16 pieces (4 servings of 4) 1x

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp hot sauce (non-alcoholic)
1/4 cup honey
Cooking spray (for air fryer)

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes
In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Season chicken evenly and lightly spray with cooking oil in air fryer basket
Cook for 10 minutes
Meanwhile, whisk hot sauce and honey into a glaze
Recycle chicken baskets halfway, brush glaze over hot chicken
Cook 5 more minutes until glossy and golden

Notes

Use halal-certified chicken if preferred
Adjust heat with chili flakes or cayenne
Glaze ahead for meal prep
Store in airtight container for up to 2 days
Reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Quick Chicken
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American Fusion
  • Diet: Kosher-Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken bite
  • Calories: 115
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg