Air Fryer Honey Butter Chicken
Crispy air fryer chicken bites tossed in a rich honey butter glaze. This easy dinner recipe is sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights or family meals.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Honey Butter Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
- ½ tsp chili flakes optional
Optional Garnish
- chopped parsley
- sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss them with cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Add oil
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and mix well so the coating sticks.
- Preheat the air fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Cook the chicken
- Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the honey butter sauce
- While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Coat the chicken
- Transfer cooked chicken to a large bowl. Pour the warm honey butter sauce over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle with parsley, sesame seeds, or green onions if desired. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts for juicy results.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness in the air fryer.
- Mix honey and butter while warm for easy glazing.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika for extra flavor.
- Cook in a single layer for even browning; shake basket halfway through.
- Brush with additional honey butter after cooking for a glossy finish.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 450 kcal |Carbohydrates: 15 g |
Fiber: 0 g |
Sugars: 12 g |
Protein: 35 g |
Fat: 25 g |
Saturated Fat: 10 g |
Cholesterol: 120 mg |
Sodium: 580 mg |
Potassium: 480 mg |
Calcium: 20 mg |
Iron: 1.8 mg