Firecracker Chicken Bites

These Firecracker Chicken Bites are a spicy, crispy delight that will ignite your taste buds! Perfect for game day or a fun family dinner, these bites are coated in a zesty sauce that packs a punch, all made effortlessly in your air fryer.

Firecracker Chicken Bites
⏲️ 15 minutes
🌡️ 400°F (200°C)

Ingredients

  • 🔥Chicken breast, diced(1 lb)
  • 🌶️Hot sauce(1/2 cup)
  • 🍯Honey(2 tbsp)
  • 🧄Garlic powder(1 tsp)
  • 🧂Salt(1/2 tsp)
  • 🧂Black pepper(1/2 tsp)
  • 🥄Cornstarch(1/4 cup)
  • 🧈Olive oil(1 tbsp)
  • 🌿Chopped green onions(for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1.In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. 2.Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken mixture and toss until the chicken is well coated and the cornstarch is evenly distributed.
  3. 3.Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. 4.Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  5. 5.Place the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  6. 6.Air fry the chicken bites for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. 7.Once done, remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8.Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your spicy Firecracker Chicken Bites!
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