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Easy Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken

4.86 from 7 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy, tender, and full of flavor! Make sweet and spicy firecracker chicken in your air fryer in under 30 minutes for dinners or game-day snacks.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  • Start by seasoning your 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper.
  • Cut your chicken into 1 piece cubes, and coat them with 1/3 cup cornstarch.
  • Then dip the chicken into the 2 large eggs.
  • Then place it on the air fryer pan, coat with olive oil.
  • Set air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F, and set cook time for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Meanwhile in a bowl, mix together the b1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, mix well.
  • Soak your chicken into the sauce, and put it back on the air fry tray or air fryer basket.
  • Set back into the air fryer, and cook for 2-4 minutes, at 400 degrees F.
  • Pour over the rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 27gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 1952mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg