Air Fryer Chinese Chicken on a Stick

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Marinate: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 335kcal

Chinese chicken on a stick is a quick and simple recipe you can make in your air fryer in about 10 minutes!

¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup honey maple syrup, brown sugar
2 tablespoon rice vinegar apple cider vinegar or standard distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated, optional
1 teaspoon chili flakes - crushed red pepper black pepper, hot sauce, or sriracha; optional. Use if you want a touch of spice
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, pineapple juice optional marinade additions

Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 15 minutes. This will help keep them from burning during the cooking process.
Cut the chicken breasts into bit sized pieces. Place in a bowl or zip top freezer bag.
Make the marinade by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder in a small bowl. Add optional ingredients if desired. Ginger should finely grated. Mix ingredients well.
Pour marinade over pieces of chicken. Cover chicken completely with marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and up to 8 hours if making ahead.
Thread chicken pieces onto wooden skewers one by one. Pieces should be touching each other.
Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through. Flip them over at the half way point to be sure they brown evenly on all sides. Keep in mind that air fryers vary and cooking time may need to be adjusted for best results.

If you have leftover chicken, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
To reheat, simply place the chicken in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until heated through. Wrap the chicken in aluminum foil if desired.
Remember, it's important to store the chicken properly to prevent any bacteria from growing. Make sure to let the chicken cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator. And when reheating, always make sure the chicken is heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.