Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt and pepper, coating evenly.
Spray Air Fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
Place chicken in basket, separate the pieces so they cook all the way around.
Air fry for 10 minutes, tossing the basket once at 5 minutes to flip the chicken over.
Add all the sauce ingredients to a small, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk until brown sugar dissolves.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce heat, simmer about 5 minutes until sauce has thickened.
Pour the sauce over the air fried chicken and coat evenly.
Serve over white or brown rice.