Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken with just a little caramelized crunch on the outside, and you only dirty one bowl. Love to serve these in rice/veggie bowls, in a wrap, on a salad, or with a dip. Super versatile and the kids go nuts for this one.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer is preheating, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the oil.
- Add the seasonings to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle over the chicken and use your hands or tongs to mix it all together, taking care to coat the chicken bites in the seasoning.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with non-stick spray and arrange the chicken in an even layer. For little crispy bits, make sure to leave a bit of space between each piece of chicken. You'll likely need to work in batches. If you’re in a hurry, you don't need space between the chicken, but try to spread it into a single layer. You won’t get the crispy bits as nicely, but this will still be tasty.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, shaking gently halfway through cooking, or until chicken has reached 165 degrees internally.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before digging in.
Notes
You can really use any seasoning blend you like here. A store bought barbecue dry rub or taco seasoning is delicious!
This recipe will work with chicken thighs as well, if you prefer dark meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg