Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites
These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites are golden, crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Made with simple seasonings and cooked in the air fryer, they’re a quick and healthier alternative to fried chicken. Perfect for snacks, appetizers, salads, or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Coat with Oil
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.
- Make the Coating
- In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bread the Chicken
- Add the chicken pieces to the breadcrumb mixture and toss until fully coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken
- Arrange chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Serve
- Remove from the air fryer once golden and crispy. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into even bite-sized pieces.
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help the coating crisp better.
- Coat with breadcrumbs or panko for extra crunch in the air fryer.
- Lightly spray with cooking oil to achieve a golden, crispy texture.
- Cook in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even crisping.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 320 kcal |Carbohydrates: 12 g |
Fiber: 1 g |
Sugars: 1 g |
Protein: 34 g |
Fat: 14 g |
Saturated Fat: 3 g |
Cholesterol: 95 mg |
Sodium: 520 mg |
Potassium: 480 mg |
Calcium: 60 mg |
Iron: 1.8 mg