Juicy Air Fryer Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Coating
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Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (6), cut into small chunks
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1 tsp white pepper
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp potato starch
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2 tsp garlic powder
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Spray avocado oil
→ Sauce
08 -
1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1/2 cup water
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3 tbsp honey (can swap for white sugar)
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2 tbsp dark soy sauce
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
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1 tbsp avocado oil
→ Garnish
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Chopped green onions
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Crispy garlic slices (saved earlier)
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Sprinkle of bagel seasoning
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut chicken thighs into small pieces. Mix cornstarch, potato starch, garlic powder, baking powder, and white pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken chunks in the mix until they’re evenly covered.
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Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat up for a few minutes.
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Spray a light layer of avocado oil in the air fryer basket. Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer without piling them on top of each other. Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping once, until the pieces are crispy and golden.
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In a small bowl, stir together water, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
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Add avocado oil to a wok and heat over medium-high. Fry garlic slices until they’re browned and crispy. Remove and place them aside.
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Pour the sauce ingredients into the pan you just used. Cook it down until it thickens a bit.
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Add the cooked chicken to the pan with the thickened sauce and mix until each piece is coated. Top with the crispy garlic slices, diced green onions, and bagel seasoning before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Cut chicken pieces evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
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Spread out chicken in air fryer for crispy results.
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Honey can be swapped out for regular white sugar.
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Keep those fried garlic slices for topping at the end!