Description
Crispy, juicy chicken bites with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, cooked quickly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the marinade until fully coated.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet and spicy chicken, air fryer chicken bites, easy chicken appetizer