Hot Honey Chicken Air Fryer Recipe

This Hot Honey Chicken Air Fryer Recipe is a crispy, sweet, and spicy dish made with juicy chicken pieces cooked in an air fryer and coated in a sticky hot honey glaze. It delivers restaurant-style flavor at home with less oil and faster cooking time. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or quick comfort food cravings, this recipe balances crunch, heat, and sweetness in every bite.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 3

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the chicken:
500 g chicken breast or thighs bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ cup flour or cornstarch
1 egg beaten
Cooking spray or 1 tbsp oil
For hot honey sauce:
¼ cup honey
1 –2 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp apple cider vinegar optional
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Air fryer
Mixing bowls
Tongs or fork
Small saucepan (for sauce)
Measuring spoons
Knife and cutting board

Method

Season the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well so every piece is coated evenly.
Coat the chicken: Dip each piece into beaten egg, then coat with flour or cornstarch until fully covered.
Air fry the chicken: Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Place chicken in a single layer. Spray lightly with oil. Cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Make hot honey sauce: In a small pan, melt butter. Add honey, chili flakes or hot sauce, salt, and vinegar. Stir and warm until smooth and slightly thick.
Combine and serve: Toss hot crispy chicken in the sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the chicken will turn soft instead of crispy.
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili flakes or hot sauce.
For extra crispiness, spray a light second coat of oil halfway through cooking.
Sauce should be added just before serving to keep the chicken crunchy.
Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for 3–5 minutes.

Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):