Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Crispy and juicy chicken bites cooked in an air fryer, ready in minutes for a quick and flavorful snack or dinner option, perfect with your favorite dips.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 bowl for mixing ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning optional
- Olive oil spray for spraying
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until chicken is golden and cooked thoroughly.
- Serve warm with ranch, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Spray chicken with more olive oil halfway through cooking for extra crispiness.
- Cook in batches if air fryer basket is small to ensure even cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer 2–3 minutes.
- These bites are gluten-free if served with gluten-free dips and sauces.