Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
Juicy, crispy chicken glazed with sweet garlic honey sauce, ready in 20 minutes in the air fryer.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Tongs
- Oil sprayer
Ingredients
- 450 g chicken breast or thighs cubed
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic chopped
- 5 tbsp honey
- 60 ml chicken broth
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional
- Sesame seeds green onions (garnish)
- Non-stick oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3–5 minutes.
- Toss chicken, cornstarch, salt, pepper and soy sauce in mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- Oil air fryer basket and place chicken pieces in a single layer. Spray tops with oil.
- Air fry for 7–8 min, flip halfway, until crisp and cooked through (internal temp 75°C/165°F).
- While chicken cooks, melt butter in saucepan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add honey, broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked chicken in sauce until glazed. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for extra juicy results. Gluten-free with gluten-free soy sauce.