Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
Ingredients
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Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey (not raw honey)
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes or 6 Thai chiles (minced with seeds)
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (sliced)
Chicken Poppers:
- 1.5 lbs. boneless (skinless chicken breast)
- 4 cups corn flakes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free
- 2.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2.5 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3–4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the hot honey sauce by heating honey, red pepper flakes or chiles, apple cider vinegar, and garlic in a saucepan until gently boiling. Transfer to a jar and let it cool.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370-375ºF.
- Slice chicken into 1.5-2-inch pieces.
- In a food processor, pulse corn flakes, flour, and spices until breadcrumb consistency.
- Whisk eggs and water in a bowl. Dredge chicken in egg mixture, then cornflake mixture, repeating for a double coat.
- Spray air fryer basket, arrange chicken, drizzle with oil, and air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Toss cooked chicken in hot honey sauce, adding more if desired.
- Serve alone or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Double dredging ensures extra crispy chicken.
- Adjust egg mixture or cornflake mixture as needed.
- Chicken size affects cooking time.
- Monitor air fryer temperature closely.
- Oil is crucial for frying in the air fryer.
