Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Bites made with tender boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powders. This easy and healthy recipe is perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a quick main course that’s gluten-free and great for any meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil until they are evenly coated. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and if desired, Italian seasoning or chili powder. Mix well so all pieces are evenly seasoned.
- Arrange in the air fryer: Place the seasoned chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding for even cooking and crispiness.
- Cook the chicken bites: Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning. Cook until the chicken is golden on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove chicken bites from the air fryer and serve immediately, ideal with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray before adding the chicken.
- Serve these chicken bites with a variety of dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for added flavor.
- Cook in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking and crispiness.
