Crispy Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken That'll Change Dinner Forever
Enjoy Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken, a sweet and spicy delight that's quick and easy for dinner.
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Buttermilk Plain yogurt is a substitute
For the Coating
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a substitute
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Heat and Sweet
- 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Adjust based on spice preference
- 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup or agave can be used
- 2 tablespoons Butter Use plant-based butter for dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Can be omitted for milder flavor
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Can be swapped for cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by soaking the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Once marinated, dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
Cooking
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine hot sauce, honey, butter, chili powder, and garlic powder in a saucepan and heat gently.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drizzle the hot honey sauce over the pieces in the air fryer and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully remove the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider a final blast in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes after glazing.