Sweet, Spicy Chicken that is crispy and delicious, thanks to the Air Fryer, with these Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Bowls. This recipe uses tender chunks of chicken that have been coated in a sticky honey glaze, and then pairs them with your favorite cooked rice and broccoli to make a wonderful dinner!
Utilizing a variety of sauces over crispy chicken thighs is one of my favorite ways to make dinner, and has been for years. This recipe for hot honey chicken is a twist on my traditional Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken. The main difference is that this recipe has spice!
What you’ll love about Hot Honey Chicken in the Air Fryer:
- Quick and Easy to Make – This meal is ready in less than 30 minutes!
- Easy to Make Gluten-Free – It’s naturally gluten-free!
- Budget Friendly – It uses chicken thighs plus ingredients all found in your pantry.
- Customize It – If you want it spicier, add more hot sauce; less spicy, don’t add any! It’s easy to control the spice level.
Ingredients needed for Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Recipe:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Salt
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Ground Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cornstarch
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- Honey
- Sriracha or Hot Sauce
- Brown Sugar
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken thighs into chunks and place in the cornstarch mixture, stirring to fully coat the chicken. If needed, add additional cornstarch to fully coat it.
- Coat the basket of the air fryer with olive oil spray, and place the chicken evenly in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry at 390 degrees F for 12-13 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F.
- While the chicken is cooking, use a small saucepan and combine the honey, hot sauce, and brown sugar.
- Warm this up on medium-high heat on the stove, whisking to fully combine the sugar until it dissolves. Remove from the heat.
- Once the chicken is done, add it to a bowl and pour the sauce over the chicken; mix to fully coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Serve with cooked rice or broccoli.
Variations of Hot Honey Chicken Bowls:
- Adjust the level of spice with more or less hot sauce or add red pepper flakes to the chicken.
- Top the bowls with crunchy peanuts or wontons to give it a crunch.
- Make it kid-friendly, use a little more sweetness and less heat.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Bowls:
- Use Chicken Thighs, NOT Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, they will dry out too quickly.
- Do not overcrowd the basket. If needed, cook in batches.
- Use cornstarch; this is what will make the chicken crispy.
How do you store leftover chicken bowls with Hot Honey Sauce?
This recipe is best served fresh right out of the air fryer; however, if needed, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to heat, heat at 330 degrees F for 2-3 minutes in the microwave.
Make a viral meal that’s going around because it’s so delicious. These easy Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a quick go-to dinner. Also, try these Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches too!
Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp Sriracha or Hot Sauce See Note
- 1/2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Serving Suggestions
- Cooked Rice
- Cooked Broccoli
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken thighs into chunks and place in the cornstarch mixture, stir to fully coat the chicken. If needed add additional cornstarch to fully coat it.
- Coat the basket of the air fryer with olive oil spray, place the chicken evenly in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry at 390°F for 12-13 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, use a small saucepan and combine the honey, hot sauce, and brown sugar.
- Warm this up on medium-high heat on the stove, whisk to fully combine the sugar until it dissolves. Remove from the heat.
- Once the chicken is done, add it to a bowl and pour the sauce over the chicken, mix to fully coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Serve with cooked rice or broccoli.
Notes
Nutrition
Kristy says
These are so good if you love sweet and spicy!