Air Fryer Recipe
Honey Chipotle Chicken Bites
Honey chipotle chicken bites are a delightful treat, with their sticky, smoky, and crispy texture. The air fryer is perfect for this dish, as it quickly dries the coating while keeping the chicken juicy, thanks to its fast convection and minimal oil use.
Ingredients
- 650g boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and cut into 3cm bites
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp onion granules
- 70g plain flour
- 35g cornflour
- 2 medium eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp water
- 90g panko breadcrumbs
- 1½ tbsp neutral oil or an even oil spray, such as rapeseed or sunflower oil
- 3 tbsp runny honey
- 1½ tbsp chipotle paste
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 15g butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, optional
- Sesame seeds or finely sliced spring onion, optional
Method
- Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper, then toss with ½ tsp salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic granules, and onion granules. Leave for 10 minutes.
- Put plain flour and cornflour in a shallow bowl with remaining ½ tsp salt. Put beaten eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third.
- Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture, then egg, then panko, pressing panko on firmly.
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes. Lightly oil the basket or liner.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer, spray or drizzle with oil. Air fry at 200°C for 7 minutes, turn pieces, spray any pale spots, and cook for another 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, make glaze by combining honey, chipotle paste, ketchup, lime juice, vinegar, and butter in a saucepan. Warm until butter melts and sauce is glossy.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl, spoon over two-thirds of the glaze, and toss to coat.
- Return glazed bites to air fryer for 1–2 minutes at 190°C until honey is tacky and slightly darker.
- Brush or drizzle with remaining glaze, finish with coriander, sesame seeds, or spring onion. Rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250
