Air Fryer Chicken Bites
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These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are an easy way to make delicious tender chicken for a main course or to add to dishes like salads and pasta. Such a healthy dinner idea!
Chicken Bites in the Air Fryer
We love these chicken bites for a flavorful boost of protein whenever! They make delicious snacks, a kid-friendly dinner (be sure to add dipping sauces!), and make a complete meal when added to a fresh salad or sautéed veggies. You’ll love this method for cooking chicken when you need quick bites fast.
They’re also super healthy! With just a dash of olive oil (good fat) and a variety of seasonings, you can enjoy flavorful chicken bites that are nutritious and low carb. We used salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, but you can use any seasonings you love on chicken. Or keep it basic for the kiddos and serve with air fryer fries and fruit salad. A delicious dinner that comes together in minutes!
Love easy dinners in the air fryer? We’ve got some great options for you. Try Air Fryer BBQ Pork Chops, Air Fryer Breaded Turkey Cutlets, and Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Chicken Patties.
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Begin by slicing up a pound of chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to a mixing bowl for seasoning.
Drizzle on some olive oil and sprinkle on salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Use a spoon to coat the chicken in oil and seasonings.
Place seasoned chicken in air fryer basket, in a single layer. Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes, pausing halfway through to flip chicken with a spatula. This ensures even cooking.
Once time is up, remove basket from air fryer. Since air fryers can differ in operation, you may want to check the internal temperature of the chicken to be sure that it is done. White meat should be at least 165 degrees and dark meat should register at least 185 degrees Fahrenheit. If not, cook chicken for another 2-3 minutes.
When chicken is done, remove from air fryer basket with a spatula and serve.
Cooking Tips
- Can use any part of the chicken, as long as it’s boneless meat
- Feel free to omit the olive oil if you prefer, the air fryer does not need it for cooking, it’s only to add flavor
- Use any seasonings you love on chicken. Some ideas: bbq seasoning, red pepper flakes, cumin, rosemary, thyme, etc
What To Serve With Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Who doesn’t love to dip?? Whip up these easy, homemade sauces that the whole family will love: Greek Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe, Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Sauce, or Instant Pot BBQ Sauce Recipe.
And for a healthy side, check out these flavorful salads: Cucumber Apple Salad, Carrot Apple Slaw With Radishes, and Roasted Eggplant Tomato Salad Recipe.
More Air Fryer Dinners to Try
Air Fryer Frozen Mac And Cheese
Stouffer’s Frozen Meatloaf in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Kielbasa And Potatoes
Air Fryer Frozen Veggie Burgers
Frozen Boneless Wings In The Air Fryer
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders
Breaded Chicken Cutlets In Air Fryer
Keto Crispy Chicken In Air Fryer
Boneless Chicken Breast In Air Fryer
Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
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Instructions
- Begin by slicing up a pound of chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Add chicken to a mixing bowl for seasoning.
- Drizzle on some olive oil and sprinkle on salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Use a spoon to coat the chicken in oil and seasonings.
- Place seasoned chicken in air fryer basket, in a single layer.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes, pausing halfway through to flip chicken with a spatula. This ensures even cooking.
- Once time is up, remove basket from air fryer. Since air fryers can differ in operation, you may want to check the internal temperature of the chicken to be sure that it is done. White meat should be at least 165 degrees and dark meat should register at least 185 degrees Fahrenheit. If not, cook chicken for another 2-3 minutes.
- When chicken is done, remove from air fryer basket with a spatula and serve.
Notes
- Can use any part of the chicken, as long as it's boneless meat
- Feel free to omit the olive oil if you prefer, the air fryer does not need it for cooking, it's only to add flavor
- Use any seasonings you love on chicken. Some ideas: bbq seasoning, red pepper flakes, cumin, rosemary, thyme, etc
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I love how simple and versatile this recipe is. The chicken bites were crispy on the outside and tender inside.
I was skeptical at first, but these chicken bites turned out amazing! So juicy and flavorful.