Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re perfect as a quick meal or a tasty appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 (about 1 pound) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400˚F (200˚C).
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add olive oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking or tossing halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from air fryer and serve hot with honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your chicken bites. Always check for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with skinless chicken thighs for juicier bites.
- Omit red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Great for meal prep or a quick, healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 268mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
