Hot Honey Ranch Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken chunks glazed with a bold honey and ranch blend, air fried for a quick flavorful fix.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
680 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 5 cm pieces
→ Seasoning
02 -
15 ml olive oil
03 -
5 grams seasoned salt
04 -
2 grams garlic powder
05 -
2 grams onion powder
06 -
2 grams paprika
→ Hot Honey Ranch Sauce
07 -
45 grams mayonnaise
08 -
30 grams honey
09 -
10 grams ranch seasoning
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15 ml hot sauce
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1 gram red chili flakes
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1 gram dried dill
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the air fryer to 204°C. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
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Thread 6 to 7 chicken pieces onto each bamboo or wooden skewer. Spray air fryer basket with non-stick spray and arrange skewers in a single layer.
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Air fry at 204°C for 7 minutes. Flip the skewers and cook for an additional 7 to 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C, verified with an instant-read thermometer.
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Combine mayonnaise, honey, ranch seasoning, hot sauce, red chili flakes, and dried dill in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Baste both sides of the cooked chicken skewers with the sauce, then return them to the air fryer for 1 minute to meld flavors.
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Remove skewers from the air fryer and serve immediately while hot.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for 10-20 minutes before cooking to prevent burning.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days; reheat in the air fryer to restore crispness.
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Cut chicken into uniform 5 cm pieces to ensure even cooking.