Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken Bites
These crispy, saucy chicken bites pack a sweet and spicy punch that's totally addictive. Perfect as an appetizer or a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Cooking Spray
For the Firecracker Sauce
- 1/4 cup Hot Sauce (like Frank's)
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp Water
- 1 Green Onion (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until every piece is evenly coated. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390F. Arrange the chicken in a single layer without overcrowding and air fry for 12-14 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 minutes, until golden and crispy on all sides.
- While the chicken cooks, combine the hot sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the crispy chicken bites to a large bowl. Pour the hot firecracker sauce over the chicken and toss until every piece is well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onion. These are perfect as an appetizer or served over steamed rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 53gFat: 5g
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