Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) until the mixture is smooth and free of clumps.
  3. Cook your chosen protein or vegetable in the air fryer until they are 80% cooked through (starting to brown but not yet reached final internal temperature).
  4. Brush a generous layer of the glaze over the food.
  5. Air fry on high (400°F/200°C) for an additional 2–4 minutes until the glaze bubbles and transitions to a deep, sticky mahogany color.
  6. Remove from the basket immediately so the sugar doesn't seize.
  7. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes over the top while the glaze is still tacky.
  8. Let the food