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Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken

Quick & Simple Meals
This Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken is crispy, golden, and tossed in a sticky-sweet garlic sesame sauce with just the right amount of heat. Made healthier in the air fryer and packed with bold flavors, it’s better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • ¾ cup cornstarch remove 1½ tsp for sauce
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds plus more for garnish
  • 1½ lbs chicken breast cut into chunks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp sesame oil

For the Sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 7 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp grated white onion
  • 1 tbsp gochujang or red chili paste
  • 2 green onions minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Spray basket.
  • Mix cornstarch coating. Beat eggs.
  • Toss chicken in egg, then coat in cornstarch mixture.
  • Air fry 10 minutes, flip, and cook 6 more.
  • Sauté garlic in sesame oil. Add sauce ingredients. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Mix reserved cornstarch with sauce and stir in to thicken.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/air-fryer-honey-sesame-chicken/

Notes

  • Make It Spicier: Add extra gochujang or a dash of red pepper flakes.
  • Serving Ideas: Serve over jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or with steamed broccoli.
  • Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
  • Gluten-Free: Use Tamari in place of soy sauce and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.