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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Snacks , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces then set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk the eggs into a third bowl.
  4. Coat the chicken bites first in the flour, then in egg and finally in the bread crumbs.
  5. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket then drizzle or spray with oil.
  6. Cook the chicken at 200°C /400°F for 15 minutes, flipping over half way, until crisp and golden. 
  7. In the meantime, make the honey garlic sauce.
  8. 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.
  9. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for a few minutes until thickened slightly. Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon. 
  10. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the air fryer and place in a large bowl.
  11. Pour over the sauce and toss to coat then serve immediately topped with sesame seeds and green onion/chives (optional).

Nutrition Information

Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 2293mg (96%) Potassium 617mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 158IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 2293mg 96%
Potassium 617mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 158IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.