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Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
Nawaal Ahmed

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken Bites

Easy Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asain-inspired
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F so the chicken starts crisping immediately when added.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to help the coating stick evenly.
  3. Add the chicken to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil until lightly coated.
  4. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Toss everything thoroughly until every chicken piece is evenly coated with seasoning and starch.
  6. Arrange the chicken in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving small gaps between pieces for proper airflow.
  7. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
  8. Continue cooking for another 2–4 minutes until the chicken is golden, crispy, and fully cooked inside.
  9. While the chicken cooks, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a small bowl.
  10. Transfer the hot chicken to a clean mixing bowl while still sizzling from the air fryer.
  11. Pour the sweet chili glaze over the chicken and toss gently until every piece is glossy and coated.
  12. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving warm.

Notes

Protein: 28 g

Carbohydrates: 18 g

Fat: 14 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 10 g

Sodium: 640 mg