Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, they are a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1 tablespoon hot sauce or 1 teaspoon lemon juice for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken: In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and hot sauce or lemon juice if using. Mix until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Cook Chicken: Arrange chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or over salad, rice, or wraps.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the seasoning mix.
- These bites are great for meal prep and can be reheated in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
