Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: About 3-4 breasts will suffice; adjust based on how many you’re feeding Recipe
Enjoy crispy, juicy, and flavorful Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Bites made with simple ingredients like boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, and garlic powder. Perfect for a quick snack, appetizer, or protein-packed meal, these chicken bites come out tender on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside without deep frying, making them a healthier and easy-to-make option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika or chili powder for extra spice
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into evenly sized bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Season: In a bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the chicken pieces. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional spices like paprika or chili powder. Toss well to coat each piece evenly with the seasoning and oil.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure it is hot and ready.
- Cook Chicken Bites: Place the chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to crisp all sides evenly.
- Check for Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken bites has reached 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Serve: Remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or side dish.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken bites for 30 minutes with olive oil and spices before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste, including adding herbs or spice blends.
- These chicken bites reheat well in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
- Use fresh garlic minced if preferred instead of garlic powder, but reduce the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 oz chicken bites)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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