Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-size cubes.
- In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of potato starch, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of white pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the dry mixture until evenly coated.
Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes.
Air Fry the Chicken:
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they're not overcrowded.
- Air fry the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Crispy Garlic and Sauce:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of water, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 3 tablespoons of honey (or white sugar), 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar.
- In a wok, medium-high heat, add the avocado oil.
- Fry the garlic slices until they are crispy. Remove the garlic and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sauce ingredients and cook in simmer until the sauce thickens.
Toss in the crispy air fryer chicken bites:
- Once the chicken is cooked and crispy, transfer it to the pan with the sauce. Toss the chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish the chicken with the crispy garlic slices, chopped green onions, and everything but the bagel seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy!