Description
Quick, easy, and delicious, these air fryer chicken bites are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- Olive oil or avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Optional: Coat seasoned chicken in panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
- Spray lightly with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces or as part of a meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try tossing cooked bites in buffalo sauce, honey garlic glaze, or fresh lemon juice with herbs.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
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