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Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites made with juicy bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a smoky spice blend, then tossed in a warm, glossy honey BBQ sauce. Perfect as a quick appetizer or a delicious main dish using an effortless air frying method.

Ingredients

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Chicken Bites

  • 1 ½ lb boneless & skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Honey BBQ Glaze

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, kosher salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Make sure every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning for maximum flavor.
  2. Preheat and Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer inside the fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes, then shake the basket to ensure even cooking. Continue air frying for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Make the Honey BBQ Glaze: While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the BBQ sauce, butter, and honey. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and heated through, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Toss Chicken with Glaze: Remove the hot chicken bites from the air fryer and transfer them to a large bowl. Immediately pour the warm honey BBQ glaze over the chicken and toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly with the delicious sauce.

Notes

  • Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs will give slightly juicier results, but breasts work well too.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to keep the chicken crispy.
  • You can adjust the honey quantity in the glaze to make it sweeter or less sweet according to preference.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best crispness.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked chili powder to the seasoning mix.

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