Description
These Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are irresistibly sweet and smoky, making them a perfect crowd-pleaser for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray (for the air fryer)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
- Make the BBQ Sauce: In another bowl, blend together the honey and BBQ sauce until fully combined.
- Marinate: Add the chicken to the BBQ sauce mixture and stir until all the pieces are well coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
- Arrange the Chicken: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the marinated chicken bites in a single layer.
- Air Fry: Cook the chicken bites in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and serve them warm with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra flavor, allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. To add spice, consider using cayenne pepper in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American