Description
Irresistible Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just the right amount of crunch.
Ingredients
- 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
1. Prepare Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for enhanced flavor.
3. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for a few minutes.
4. Arrange Chicken: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overcrowding.
5. Cook: Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is golden brown.
6. Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juiciness. Enjoy your crispy, flavorful honey BBQ chicken bites!
Notes
Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes (or up to a few hours) helps infuse the delicious flavors throughout.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to achieve maximum crispiness. Cook the chicken in batches if needed.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Store any leftover chicken bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer for a quick and crispy snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg