Air fryer sweet chili honey garlic chicken is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for those who want a quick and easy meal. This dish is crispy, and flavorful, and can be made in just a few simple steps.
Serve the garlic chicken hot with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes or steamed veggies. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in, a dinner party, or a gameday bash alongside other easy options like these burger skewers or grilled chicken tenderloins.
Ingredients
- Boneless/skinless smfchicken chicken thighs
- Garlic chili
- Sweet chili sauce
- Honey
- Tamari
- Siracha
- Garlic olive oil
- Lime juice
- Sugar
- Ginger
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Slice chicken into cubes about 2 inches large.
- Place all chicken into a large bowl.
- Combine all marinade ingredients and mix well in a small bowl.
- Pour marinade over chicken and mix well. Cover bowl, then store in fridge for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
- Place chicken onto skewers leaving a little space at each end of the skewer.
- Place into air fryer on 360 degree for 10 minutes. Flip, then brush with extra marinade.
- Air fry for another 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 170 degrees. To get extra crispy ends, you can always place on 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes at the end. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
- These go great with potatoes or steamed veggies!
Storage
To store leftover garlic chicken, make sure to let it cool down to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
When reheating the garlic chicken, make sure to do so thoroughly to ensure it's heated all the way through. You can reheat it in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop, depending on your preference.
However, keep in mind that reheating the chicken multiple times may affect its texture and flavor. It's best to reheat only what you plan on eating to maintain its quality.
Top tip
If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak in water for 30 minutes prior to using. In addition, add sesame seeds and green onions to the final dish, to take off the taste.
FAQ
Can I freeze the Air fryer honey garlic chicken?
If you plan on freezing the garlic chicken, make sure to do so within 2 hours of cooking. Place it in a freezer-safe container or resealable plastic bag, making sure to remove as much air as possible. Label the container with the date and freeze it for up to 2-3 months.
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📖 Recipe
Air fryer honey garlic chicken skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds smfchicken chicken thighs boneless/skinless
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon Minced chili garlic
- 2 tablespoon sweet chili sauce gluten free
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon tamari gluten free
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- ½ tablespoon garlic olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ginger ground
Instructions
- First, slice chicken into cubes about 2 inches large.
- Next, place all chicken into a large bowl.
- Then, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well in a small bowl.
- Next, pour marinade over chicken and mix well. Cover bowl, then store in fridge for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
- Place chicken onto skewers leaving a little space at each end of the skewer.
- Lastly, place into air fryer on 360 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip, then brush with extra marinade.
- Air fry for another 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 170 degrees. To get extra crispy ends, you can always place on 400 for 2-3 minutes at the end. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
- These go great with veggies, fried rice, or a noodle stir fry!
Ieva says
Great recipe. We lovde the marinade and thought the instructions were super clear and helpful. Will definitely make it again.
Nicole Kendrick says
I love hearing all of this! Thanks so much for sharing and I can't wait to see the pictures next time! - NK
Andrea says
Super easy and turned out really flavorful—nice balance of sweet and heat.
Amy says
My family loved this!
Leslie says
This was absolute perfection!! This will be a new go-to for our family. I cannot get over the flavor and how easy it was to make!
Swathi says
Air fryer sweet chili honey chicken is so good, the addion of garlic brings out it flavor more. I am going ot make it again.
Jaleah says
These air fryer honey garlic chicken skewers are so delicious! I love how easy they are to put together.
Elisa says
This turned out the way I expected, delicious! Thank you!
Elisa says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Charlotte says
Hi, could I ask what the garlic chilli is? Is it a paste? Also can normal olive oil be used as a substitute? Thanks
NKendrick says
Hi, it is a minced chili infused garlic. But you could use regular minced garlic. And absolutely feel free to use a regular olive oil!
Paula says
I don't have an air fryer... can these be done in the oven? If so, what temp and how long?
NKendrick says
You certainly can, just bake on 400 for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 degrees!
Mina says
I love honey garlic chicken! This is perfect for our next summer grilling weekend!
NKendrick says
This really is great for those summer weekends!
Jerika says
This air fryer sweet chili honey garlic chicken skewers are perfect for Friday nights wherein you just want to relax and have delicious meal that you can prepare quickly and easily. Thanks!:)
NKendrick says
They really do come together so quickly!! Thank you for your feedback!
Nora says
What an awesome sweet and savory meal! Love the finishing touch with the sesame seeds! Can't wait to make them!
NKendrick says
Nora, I hope that you enjoy them!
Alexandra says
How delicious these skewers are - so simple to prepare and full of great flavour. They're perfect alongside some rainbow coleslaw and rice 🙂
NKendrick says
I love the coleslaw addition!! Thank you so much!
Natalie Perry says
These skewers are so delicious and the sauce is to die for. I love to make it with broccoli and rice. Yum! Thank you!
NKendrick says
Thank you, Natalie! Broccoli really does go so well with these!