Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Skewers
Sweet, spicy, and perfectly crispy chicken skewers, made effortlessly in the air fryer. This dish combines tender chicken pieces with a fiery hot honey glaze, offering a tantalizing balance of flavors that's ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 12 wooden or metal skewers if using wooden
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Divide the mixture in half, setting one half aside for basting later.
- Add the chicken cubes to the other half of the hot honey glaze and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers. Lightly spray the chicken skewers with olive oil if desired for extra crispiness.
- Place the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, brush the cooked skewers with the reserved hot honey glaze. Continue to cook until the glaze is slightly caramelized and sticky.
- Serve the Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Skewers immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly dredge chicken pieces in 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch before marinating. Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the glaze to suit your preferred spice level. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for best results. Serve immediately with a side of rice or a fresh salad.