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Air Fryer Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Bites

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Ready for a flavor-packed adventure? These Air Fryer Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are your next obsession. Imagine golden, ultra-crispy chicken bites coated in a glossy, sweet, smoky honey BBQ sauce that clings to every crunchy corner. Perfect as a quick dinner, party appetizer, or even a hearty snack, this easy recipe hits the mark for anyone hunting for easy dinner ideas, quick air fryer meals, or delicious snack recipes. With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty air fryer, you’ll have mouthwatering bites ready in under 30 minutes. If you love healthy snack options, easy recipes, and food ideas that impress, this one’s a keeper. The perfect balance of crunchy, sweet, savory, and just a hint of heat — every bite will leave you reaching for more!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

For the Honey BBQ Sauce:

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Set Up Dredging Stations: Mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl; beat eggs in another; place panko in a third bowl.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, and roll in panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Preheat and Arrange: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray. Arrange chicken bites in a single layer.
  5. Air Fry the Chicken: Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Make the Honey BBQ Sauce: While chicken cooks, heat BBQ sauce, honey, butter, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan until warm and slightly thickened.
  7. Toss and Serve: Once cooked, toss chicken bites gently in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

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