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Air Fryer Chicken Bites – Honey BBQ Glazed + Extra Crispy

Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Bites

Recipe by Mya Williams

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  • Total Time60 minutes
  • Yield8 servings 1x

Baked Honey BBQ Chicken Bites are crispy cornflake coated chicken pieces tossed in a sticky sweet honey BBQ glaze. Great for game day or easy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 5 cups corn flakes cereal, lightly crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Easy Honey BBQ Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • Chopped fresh chives or green onions, for serving, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400 F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  2. Place the bite sized chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add the flour and toss until every piece of chicken is lightly coated. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. In another small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  4. Dip a few floured chicken pieces into the egg mixture, letting any extra drip off. Then roll them in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently so the crumbs stick. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, leaving a little space between each one on the trays so they can crisp as they bake.
  6. Bake the chicken bites for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping once about halfway through, until the coating is golden and the chicken is cooked through to 165 F in the center.
  7. While the chicken bakes, add the BBQ sauce, honey, and ketchup to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, whisking now and then, until the sauce is smooth and warm.
  8. Remove the baked chicken from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes so the coating can set.
  9. Transfer the chicken bites to a large bowl. Pour the warm honey BBQ sauce over the top and gently stir until all the pieces are coated. Sprinkle with chopped chives if using and serve warm.
  10. Air Fryer Option: Preheat the air fryer to 400 F. Arrange coated chicken bites in a single layer in the basket, lightly spray with oil, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through, until crisp and cooked to 165 F. Toss with warm honey BBQ sauce before serving.

Notes

Storage: Leftover sauced chicken bites keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the oven at 350 F or in an air fryer until hot and crisp around the edges, or microwave for a softer texture. For longer storage, freeze baked and cooled plain coated chicken bites without sauce, then reheat from frozen at 350 F for about 20 minutes and toss with freshly warmed honey BBQ sauce.

Substitutions: Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer dark meat. Swap crushed corn flakes for panko bread crumbs if needed. For a gluten free version, use gluten free cornflakes and a gluten free flour blend, and choose a gluten free BBQ sauce.

Make Ahead: Coat the chicken through the breading step and refrigerate on baking sheets for up to 1 day before baking. You can also bake the coated bites ahead, cool, and refrigerate or freeze, then reheat and sauce right before serving for fast party prep.

Tips: Crush the cornflakes into small flakes, not fine crumbs, for the best crunch. Spread the chicken pieces out on the pans so they bake instead of steam. Let the bites rest briefly after baking before tossing in sauce so the crust stays crisp.
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. Adjust values based on the brands and amounts you use.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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