CopyCat Panda Express Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts,
1/2 cup cornstarch,
1/4 cup all-purpose flour,
1 large egg,
1/2 teaspoon salt,
1/4 teaspoon black pepper,
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,

Honey Sesame Sauce Ingredients:
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar,
1 teaspoon sesame oil,
1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry, +1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional

Directions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Whisk egg with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. In another bowl, combine cornstarch and flour.

Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then dredge in flour and cornstarch mix until fully coated.

Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Lightly spray basket with oil. Arrange chicken in a single layer, spray tops with oil. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Heat over medium, stirring until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.

Transfer chicken to a bowl, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or veggies.