Description
Craving something crispy, sweet, and packed with flavor? These Air Fryer Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are your answer! Perfect for game nights, easy dinner ideas, or a tasty party appetizer, they combine tender chicken, a golden crunchy coating, and a sticky honey BBQ glaze—all without the grease of deep frying. This easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and is one of those quick dinner or snack food ideas the whole family will love. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser or just some new air fryer inspiration, these bites deliver big-time flavor.
Ingredients
500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
0.75 cup honey BBQ sauce
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs.
3. Dip each chicken piece into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Press to coat well.
4. Place chicken in a single layer in air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. While hot, toss cooked chicken in a bowl with warmed honey BBQ sauce until well coated.
7. Serve immediately with optional garnish like parsley or green onions.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use panko instead of regular breadcrumbs.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
Warm the BBQ sauce slightly before tossing with the chicken so it coats evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, honey BBQ, crispy chicken, easy recipe, dinner ideas, snack, appetizer