Air Fryer Turkey Chicken Bites (Printable)

Tender turkey or chicken bites glazed with honey and soy for a sweet-savory crunchy finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast or chicken breast, cut into ¾ inch cubes

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
03 - 1½ tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
02 - Add turkey or chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
04 - Place marinated meat cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the bites are golden, caramelized, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
06 - Transfer bites onto a serving platter, drizzle with remaining marinade, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with toothpicks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The honey caramelizes into glossy, sticky edges that taste like dessert and dinner at once.
  • You can prep the whole thing in one bowl and skip the stovetop completely.
  • They disappear faster than any chip or dip I've ever put out.
02 -
  • Don't skip the shake halfway through, the bottoms will stick and burn if you leave them alone the whole time.
  • If you use chicken thighs instead of breast, they'll stay juicier but take an extra minute or two to cook through.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness instead of cutting into the bites, you'll keep all the juice inside instead of losing it on the cutting board.
  • If the honey starts to smoke in the air fryer, lower the temperature to one ninety degrees Celsius or three seventy five Fahrenheit and add a minute to the time.
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