Description
Air fryer chicken bites are crispy, flavorful pieces of chicken that are quick to prepare and cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until well coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Place the coated chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for a juicier bite.
- Add herbs like thyme or oregano for extra flavor.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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