Description
Delicious and easy air fryer chicken bites that offer a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 3 minutes.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
- Toss chicken with olive oil and all seasonings until evenly coated.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check that the chicken is done. It should be cooked through and juicy, not dry.
- Let it rest for 2 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Make sure to cut the chicken into uniform sizes for even cooking. You can experiment with different seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg