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crispy air fryer honey garlic chicken bites coated in sticky sauce with sesame seeds

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Crispy air fryer chicken bites tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce for a quick, flavorful meal or game day snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, game day
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Prep
  1. Cut chicken into even bite-size pieces
  2. Mince garlic
  3. Pat chicken dry if needed so it crisps better
  4. Preheat air fryer if your model requires it
Instructions
  1. Add chicken pieces to a mixing bowl
  2. Toss chicken with oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated
  3. Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer
  4. Air fry at 390°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and lightly crispy
  5. While chicken cooks, add honey, garlic, and soy sauce to a small saucepan
  6. Simmer sauce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened
  7. Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl
  8. Toss chicken in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds and/or green onions if using
  10. Serve immediately

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket or the chicken will steam instead of crisp
  • Cook in batches if needed
  • Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat
  • Serve over rice for an easy meal
  • Check that chicken reaches 165°F internally

 

Quick Tip

Toss the chicken in the sauce after air frying, not before. That keeps the outside crisp and the sauce glossy.