Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are a delicious and healthy snack or main course option that is quick and easy to make. With a crispy coating and tender, juicy chicken inside, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne if using, until evenly coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Place chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These are great for meal prep or quick snacks.
- Try different seasonings like lemon pepper, BBQ, or buffalo for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
