Air Fryer Turkey Chicken Bites (Print Version)

Tender turkey or chicken bites glazed with honey and soy, delivering a sweet-savory crunch.

# 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 mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
02 - Add the turkey or chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Let rest 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 the marinated meat cubes in a single layer inside 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 golden, caramelized, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
06 - Transfer the cooked bites to a serving platter, drizzle with remaining marinade, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with toothpicks.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Your air fryer does the heavy lifting while you finish getting ready or chat with guests.
  • The flavor hits that perfect balance between sweet and savory that keeps people coming back for more.
  • Completely dairy-free, naturally elegant, and somehow feels fancier than the effort it takes.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway shake—bites that don't get turned will caramelize unevenly and one side stays pale instead of golden.
  • Marinating for just 10 minutes gives you flavor, but going longer (especially if you have time) makes the soy and honey actually penetrate the meat, not just coat it.
03 -
  • Toasted sesame seeds actually taste like sesame; raw ones taste like cardboard—spend the 2 minutes to toast them in a dry pan.
  • If you're serving these at a party and need them ready at different times, air fry the first batch, then hold them at 250°F while you cook the rest, and everything stays warm and crispy.
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