This is quite a popular chicken recipe, i made it few days back..It is so easy to make and turns out very very delicious. Hubby went crazy over this chicken. It was that good. You have to try it for sure.
Here’s a delicious and easy Air Fryer Honey Chicken recipe — crispy, sticky, and packed with flavor!
🍯 Air Fryer Honey Chicken
🐔 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil (optional for crispiness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Honey Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup (or chili garlic sauce for heat)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
🌿 Toppings (optional):
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
🔥 Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Toss well to coat each piece evenly.
- Air Fry the Chicken:
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Honey Sauce:
- In a small pan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic.
- Bring to a simmer on medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (1–2 minutes).
- Toss & Serve:
- Add cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
🍚 Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over steamed jasmine rice, fried rice, or with stir-fried veggies.
- Great with noodles too!
