Honey Garlic Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Crispy chicken bites cooked in the air fryer then coated in a sweet, aromatic honey garlic sauce is the perfect easy meal and makes a delicious snack.
Servings 4
Calories 469kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) 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 chilli sauce
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- salt and lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces then set aside.
- Place the flour and panko in separate bowls then season each with a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of garlic powder and a pinch of pepper.
- Whisk the eggs into a third bowl.
- Coat the chicken bites first in the flour, then in egg and finally in the bread crumbs.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket then drizzle or spray with oil.
- Cook the chicken at 200°C /400°F for 15 minutes, flipping over half way, until crisp and golden.
- In the meantime, make the honey garlic sauce.
- Combine the sesame oil, crushed garlic, honey, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, water mixed with a tablespoon of cornstarch in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for a few minutes until thickened slightly. Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the air fryer and place in a large bowl.
- Pour over the sauce and toss to coat then serve immediately topped with sesame seeds and green onion/chives (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 2293mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg
