Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites made with a delicious marinade of honey and barbecue sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray for the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated evenly. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for optimal cooking.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to keep things from sticking.
- Place the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer and not overcrowded.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has a golden-brown color.
- Let the chicken bites rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or even overnight. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken bites, honey barbecue, easy dinner, quick meal, kid approved