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Crispy 5 Ingredient Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Air Fryer

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Make quick sticky garlic chicken in minutes! This 5 ingredient honey garlic chicken air fryer recipe is crispy, sweet, and so easy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper in a mixing bowl to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken to the bowl and coat thoroughly; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, allow excess marinade to drip off, and reserve the remaining liquid.
  5. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
  6. Cook the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even crispiness.
  7. Combine the reserved marinade, cornstarch, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  8. Remove the chicken from the air fryer once it is golden brown and fully cooked.
  9. Drizzle the thickened honey garlic sauce over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
  10. Serve the chicken warm and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal

Notes

Chicken Choice: I highly recommend sticking with boneless thighs because they handle the high heat of the air fryer beautifully without drying out like breasts often do.
The Perfect Glaze:
Make sure you simmer that reserved marinade until it really coats the back of a spoon: I once rushed this part and ended up with a thin sauce instead of the thick, sticky glaze that makes this dish so addictive.
Crispy Results: To get those gorgeous