Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken (View Print Version)

Tender honey garlic-glazed chicken bites paired with crisp air-fried broccoli, ready quickly and full of flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Bites

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

06 - 1/4 cup honey
07 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

→ Broccoli

11 - 2 cups broccoli florets
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
16 - 2 green onions, sliced, optional

# Method:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
04 - Toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
05 - Place broccoli in air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until tender with crispy edges.
06 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
07 - Add cooked chicken bites to the saucepan and toss to coat thoroughly in the honey garlic glaze.
08 - Serve honey garlic chicken bites over air-fried broccoli. Top with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey garlic sauce is so ridiculously simple that you'll wonder why restaurant versions cost $15 a plate.
  • Everything cooks simultaneously in the air fryer and stovetop, meaning dinner is actually done when you say it will be.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when the sauce has fully soaked into every bite.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking chicken, or the bottom pieces will brown too much while the top stays pale and uneven.
  • The cornstarch slurry is non-negotiable if you want sauce that sticks to the chicken instead of sliding off—whisk it with cold water first so it doesn't clump when it hits the hot liquid.
  • Mince your garlic fresh right before making the sauce; even a few minutes in the saucepan transforms it from harsh to mellow and sweet, which is the whole magic of this glaze.
03 -
  • Slice green onions right before serving so they stay fresh and fragrant instead of wilting into the sauce.
  • If you prefer a spicier glaze, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce while it simmers—the heat will bloom and warm the whole dish without overpowering the honey sweetness.
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