Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make. They are perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy snack. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, these bite-sized pieces of chicken deliver irresistible taste and crispy texture, ideal for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the seasonings: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and cracked pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken and mix well to coat evenly.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with non-stick spray and arrange the chicken in an even layer, leaving space between pieces for crispiness.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken pieces are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil and seasonings for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
These chicken bites pair well with a variety of dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg