Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Bites made with tender chicken breast pieces seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Perfect as a quick snack, appetizer, or a protein-packed addition to meals, these chicken bites cook quickly in the air fryer for a healthy and delicious option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- ¾ tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the avocado oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful coating for the chicken.
- Coat the chicken: Add the chicken breast pieces to the bowl and toss thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoned oil mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to preheat for at least 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture.
- Arrange chicken in air fryer: Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow air circulation for crispiness.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook for 8-10 minutes at 400°F, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure all pieces are cooked evenly and crisp on all sides.
- Check doneness: Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C) to ensure safe consumption.
- Rest the chicken: Let the chicken bites rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken bites as a snack with your favorite dip, tucked into wraps, over fresh salads, or served alongside steamed or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray before air frying.
- Adjust spices to your taste preference by adding cayenne for heat or dried herbs like oregano or thyme.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisp texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispness.
