Description
Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken is an irresistible dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a luscious honey-sesame glaze. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will delight your family or impress dinner guests. Quick to make, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
- 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ground ginger until combined.
- 3. Pour marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle cornstarch on top and mix well.
- 4. Preheat air fryer to 370°F (190°C). Arrange chicken in a single layer in the basket and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 5. In the last few minutes of cooking, sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken for added crunch.
- 6. Serve hot, drizzled with any remaining marinade and garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg