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Air-Fried Sweet-Heat Chicken

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Air-Fried Sweet-Heat Chicken

4 servings

Craggy air-fried chicken bites tossed in a creamy sweet-heat sauce, served with a side of herby Greek yogurt ranch.

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Time

Prep
15min
Cook
15min
Total
30min

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
464
Protein
48.8g
Carbs
45.7g
Fat
9.6g

One serving: 1/4 of the recipe

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until thinly coated.
  3. Lightly dust with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Arrange chicken in a single layer and spray lightly with oil.

Cooking

  1. Air-fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is golden and craggy.
  2. While chicken cooks, whisk together half the Greek yogurt, light mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a large mixing bowl.

Finishing

  1. Toss the hot chicken bites in the sauce until thoroughly coated.
  2. Serve immediately with the herbed Greek yogurt ranch for dipping.
  3. Optional: garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

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Chef's notes

Chef's Notes & Tips

Tip 1 of 2

Ensure the chicken is patted dry to help the coating stick.

Tip 2 of 2

Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the heat level.

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