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Crispy Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Bites (Easy Recipe)

This Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner to serve with white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice or green beans. Made with a homemade sesame sauce and raw chicken, this easy recipe tastes like something you'd get from chinese restaurants.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 544kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Cooking spray
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 /2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Place the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • Working in batches, place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they have some space between them.
  • Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces until all are cooked.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and grated ginger.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
  • Heat the saucepan over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  • Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the air-fried chicken pieces with the sesame sauce, tossing gently until each piece is coated.
  • Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the coated chicken and toss lightly.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Transfer the sesame chicken to a serving dish or individual plates.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and additional toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
  • Serve the air fryer sesame chicken alongside steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 238mg | Sodium: 1004mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g