Air Fried Firecracker Chicken

Crispy, air-fried chicken bites coated in a sweet and spicy sauce made with hot sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. A simple, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick meal, with optional green onion garnish for added freshness!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp corn starch 
• ½ Tbsp paprika

For the sauce

• ¼ cup hot sauce – we use franks
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• (Optional) – green onions for garnish.

Directions:

1. Add chicken to a mixing bowl, and drizzle in the olive oil. Mix until evenly coated.
2. Add corn start and paprika. Toss until coated.
3. Place chicken in the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes on high, mixing halfway through.
4. While the chicken cooks, mix the sauce ingredients into a saucepan, and heat on medium until it starts to simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes and remove from heat.
5. Add cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. 
6. Place back in the air fryer, and fry for 2-3 minutes on high

Yields: 4 Servings