Description
Crispy, sweet-and-savory chicken bites, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray for the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken bites rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate chicken for a few hours or overnight. Best to avoid microwave reheating to preserve crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken bites, air fryer, quick dinner, barbecue, family meals