Air Fryer Turkey Chicken Bites (Print-Friendly)

Honey-soy glazed turkey or chicken bites cooked to a juicy, caramelized crisp using the air fryer.

# 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 smooth.
02 - Add turkey or chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
03 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
04 - Place marinated meat cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until pieces are golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Transfer bites to a serving platter, drizzle with remaining marinade, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with toothpicks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under half an hour, so you can pull together a crowd-pleaser even when youre running behind.
  • The honey caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer, giving you crispy edges without any oil splatter or mess.
  • Works with whatever poultry you have on hand, and the marinade is so forgiving you can tweak it to your taste every time.
02 -
  • Dont skip the shake halfway through, the first time I forgot, half the batch stuck to the basket and the glaze burned on one side.
  • If you want extra caramelization, brush a thin layer of honey on the bites during the last two minutes, but watch them closely because honey can go from golden to charred in seconds.
03 -
  • Always preheat your air fryer, it makes the difference between pale, steamed meat and those coveted caramelized edges.
  • Save a tablespoon of marinade before adding the raw meat, then use that clean portion for drizzling at the end so you avoid any food safety issues.
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