The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Looking to switch up your chicken game? Then try these tasty air fryer honey garlic chicken bites! You can serve them as part of dinner or enjoy them as an appetizer.
Made with chicken breasts (but boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work well) and a simple, homemade sauce, the chicken bites come out tender and flavorful.
We’ve paired the air fryer honey garlic chicken with rice, but you can enjoy it with side dishes of your choice.
Ingredients
Here are the honey garlic chicken ingredients that you will need to make this recipe:
- Chicken breasts – Cut into 1-inch cubes; You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
- Potato starch – Alternatively, cornstarch also works. Use some for the chicken and some for the sauce.
- Salt – To enhance the overall flavor; adjust the amount of salt to taste.
- Garlic powder – Or granulated garlic.
- Black pepper – To season the chicken.
- Soy sauce – Adds a savory umami flavor; use low-sodium soy sauce to better control the salt content.
- Butter – For the sauce.
- Liquid honey – For the sauce, adds sweetness. Adjust the amount based on preference.
- Garlic – Use fresh garlic for the best taste; for the sauce.
- Sweet chili sauce – Adds a sweet and spicy kick to the sauce; adjust to taste.
- Chicken broth – Or water. Use low-sodium chicken broth if you’re worried about the salt.
- Sesame seeds, chili flakes, fresh herbs – Optional for serving.
Recipe Tips
- You can make honey garlic chicken from different chicken parts – boneless, skinless breasts and thighs are good options.
- Watch the amount of salt you add. If you’re not using low-sodium soy sauce or chicken broth, reduce the amount of extra salt you add and maybe also reduce the amount of broth and soy sauce depending on your preference.
- Cut the chicken into small pieces of similar size so that they are done cooking at the same time.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, otherwise the chicken may not cook and crisp evenly.
- You can serve the honey garlic chicken bites with rice and cooked vegetables for a filling meal.
Step by Step Instructions
If you want to follow along and see how to make this honey garlic chicken, you can stay in this section and have a look at the process photos.
In case you’re not a fan of visuals and just want to get started, jump to the detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.
First, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, potato starch, salt, granulated garlic and black pepper. Stir until each piece is evenly coated.
Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time.
Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan. Heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring until all ingredients are well mixed.
Towards the end, dissolve the starch in 2 tablespoons of water to prevent lumps, then add it to the sauce. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens. If necessary, thin the sauce with a bit of broth or water.
Place the cooked chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the honey garlic sauce over the top. Toss gently to coat each piece.
Serve immediately over rice or other side dish of choice, topped with sesame seeds, green onions or cilantro, and chili flakes (optional). Enjoy!
Storage Tips
If you have leftover chicken, allow it to cool and then store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
We recommend reheating it in the microwave (if you have one) since the sauce can make a bit of a mess in an air fryer.
That said, if you want to reheat it in the air fryer, you can place it in an oven-safe container (make sure it fits your air fryer) and reheat the honey garlic chicken at a low temperature such as 280 degrees Fahrenheit.
Related Recipes
If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some other air fryer chicken recipes that you might want to put on your plate next:
- Air Fried Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Chicken Bites
- Air Fried Chicken and Broccoli
- Chicken Quesadillas in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium
- 3 tablespoons potato starch, or cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
For The Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons liquid honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon potato starch, or cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth, or water
- sesame seeds, chili flakes, green onions, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, potato starch, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper. Stir until each piece is evenly coated.2 chicken breasts, 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons potato starch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit). Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan. Heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring until all ingredients are well mixed. Towards the end, dissolve the starch in 2 tablespoons of water to prevent lumps, then add it to the sauce. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens. If necessary, thin the sauce with a bit of broth or water.2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons liquid honey, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon potato starch, 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Place the cooked chicken pieces in a bowl and pour the honey garlic sauce on top. Toss gently to coat each piece. Serve immediately, topped with sesame seeds, green onions or cilantro, and chili flakes (optional).sesame seeds, chili flakes, green onions
Notes
- You can make honey garlic chicken from different chicken parts – boneless, skinless breasts and thighs are good options.
- Watch the amount of salt you add. If you’re not using low-sodium soy sauce or chicken broth, reduce the amount of extra salt and maybe also reduce the amount of broth and soy sauce, depending on your preference.
- Cut the chicken into small pieces of similar size so that they are done cooking at the same time.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, otherwise the chicken may not cook and crisp evenly.
- You can serve the honey garlic chicken bites with rice and cooked vegetables for a filling meal.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
