Air Fryer Chicken Pineapple Bites

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes

02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free certified)

03 - 1 tablespoon honey

04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

05 - 1 clove garlic, minced

06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Pineapple

08 - 9 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 1 inch cubes

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

10 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss thoroughly to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or up to 1 hour refrigerated for enhanced flavor.

02 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

03 - Thread chicken and pineapple cubes alternately onto small skewers or toothpicks. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning.

04 - Place skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring adequate spacing without overcrowding.

05 - Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning skewers halfway through cooking. Cook until chicken is completely cooked through and edges are lightly caramelized.

06 - Transfer skewers to serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

They cook in under 15 minutes but taste like you spent the whole afternoon on them.
The chicken stays juicy while the pineapple caramelizes, creating this perfect sweet-savory moment on every bite.
Your kitchen will smell incredible, and honestly, that alone is worth making them.

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Overcrowding the basket is the quickest way to steam these instead of fry them—leave breathing room and you'll get that light, caramelized exterior.
Cut your chicken and pineapple to the exact same size so nothing finishes before something else does.

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