Air Fryer Turkey Chicken Bites (Printable Version)

Tender turkey or chicken bites glazed with honey and soy sauce for a sweet-savory crisp finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast or chicken breast, cut into 0.75 inch cubes

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
03 - 1.5 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
07 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully combined.
02 - Add turkey or chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour refrigerated for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
04 - Place the marinated meat cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Air fry the meat for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the cubes are golden, caramelized, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer the cooked bites to a serving platter, drizzle with any remaining marinade, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately with toothpicks.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They cook in 10 minutes flat, which means you can make them fresh while guests are arriving without stress.
  • The sweet-savory balance is genuinely crave-worthy—you'll find yourself eating them straight from the platter instead of saving one for the photo.
  • They're foolproof enough for weeknight dinners but impressive enough to serve at parties.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through—I learned this the hard way when one batch came out unevenly browned, and now I set a mental timer just to be sure.
  • The honey can burn if your air fryer runs hot, so if yours is aggressive, lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and add a minute or two—every machine is different.
  • Marinating for the full hour in the fridge makes a real difference in flavor depth, but even 10 minutes transforms raw chicken into something special.
03 -
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce so you control the salt level and taste the honey's sweetness properly—it makes a bigger difference than you'd expect.
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket; give each bite space to get crispy, and if needed, work in two batches rather than sacrificing texture.
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