35 minutes6 servingsair fry

Air Fried Sweet Chili Chicken

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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6 Servings

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35 Minutes

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Medium

Air Fried Sweet Chili Chicken
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Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breast
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • Cooking spray oil
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • Green onions, sliced, as needed
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the chicken breast on top of a clean cutting board and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes, then transfer to a mixing bowl and season with, salt, black pepper and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  3. Prepare 3 medium bowls, one with the all-purpose four, the second one with beaten eggs and the third one with the breadcrumbs.
  4. Using one hand, dip the chicken cube into all-purpose flour. Then, using your other hand, into the eggs, then into the breadcrumbs. Make sure you bread all sides of the chicken. Place it on top of a clean cutting board. Repeat the process with all the pieces.
  5. Mist the chicken with olive oil cooking spray. Open the lid of the Instant Indoor Grill, and place the air fry tray inside of the basket. Select the Air Fry function and set the temperature to 385°F / 195°C. Set the time to 15 minutes, then press Start .
  6. Once the grill has finished preheating and displays Add Food, place the chicken pieces on top of the air fry tray. Leave enough space between all the pieces. Close the lid. Air fry in batches if needed.
  7. When the unit displays Turn Food, use kitchen tongs and flip the chicken. Close the lid.
  8. Once the cooking time has finished, transfer the cubes to a large bowl and add in the sweet chili sauce. Toss evenly.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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