The Best Air Fryer Chicken Bites
A super quick and yummy recipe for juicy chicken bites that are irresistibly crispy thanks to your trusted air fryer. Perfect for munching, sharing, or enjoying solo—you do you!
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Meat Thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder to taste
- ½ teaspoon Paprika to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray about 5-7 sprays
Instructions
- If marinating, mix your chicken pieces with lemon juice and yogurt in a bowl. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken pieces in the spice mix until they’re well coated.
- Dip each chicken piece into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring they’re nicely covered.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and add the chicken bites in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internally).
- Let the bites rest for a few minutes, then dig in!
Notes
- For lighter options, you can skip the breadcrumbs altogether and just season the chicken directly.
- Adjust your cook time if you have larger or thicker pieces of chicken—nobody wants an undercooked chicken bite on their plate!
Nutrition
Serving: 4ouncesCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 823mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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