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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Bites with Sweet Chili Glaze

A close-up of golden brown Crispy Chicken Bites with Sweet Chili Sauce drizzled over them on a white plate.
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Make crispy chicken bites in the air fryer and coat them in a simple, homemade sweet chili glaze. This recipe focuses on achieving a crisp texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooking spray (for air fryer)
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg. In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Dredge each piece of chicken first in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture. Press the coating onto the chicken to help it adhere.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  4. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Spray the tops of the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
  6. While the chicken cooks, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce simmers gently for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  7. Place the hot, crispy chicken bites into a large bowl. Pour the warm glaze over the chicken and toss gently until all pieces are coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the chicken: dredge in egg, coat in flour mixture, dip back into the egg, and coat again in the flour mixture.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce slightly longer until it reduces.
  • You can substitute store-bought sweet chili sauce if you do not want to make the glaze from scratch.

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