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Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites: Crispy Delight Awaits

Enjoy these Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites, a crispy and scrumptious treat that satisfies your cravings while keeping it healthier.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bites
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
For the Air Frying
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and placing them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg until fully combined.
  4. Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip them into the beaten egg, and roll them in breadcrumbs.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Whisk together BBQ sauce and honey until smooth.
  7. Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
  8. Place the breaded chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Once cooked, transfer the chicken bites to a bowl, drizzle with the honey BBQ sauce, and toss gently.
  10. Serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispy bites, avoid overcrowding the air fryer and use panko breadcrumbs.

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