Description
Craving something bold, sticky, and impossibly crispy? These Air Fryer Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites are your new go-to for a quick dinner, party appetizer, or game day snack. Think juicy chunks of chicken with a golden crunchy shell, tossed in a fiery-sweet honey sriracha glaze that hits all the right notes. This easy recipe is packed with flavor, cooked to crispy perfection without a drop of deep-frying oil, and ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, bold food ideas, or healthy snack alternatives with real flavor — this one checks all the boxes. Get ready for one seriously irresistible bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
For the glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2–3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Optional toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up a dredging station with one bowl of beaten eggs and another with flour and cornstarch combined.
- Dip chicken in egg, then coat in the flour mixture. Shake off excess.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and arrange chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and garlic in a saucepan. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss hot chicken bites in the warm glaze until fully coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes