Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Bites

Cooked chicken chunks in an air fryer basket.

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Bites

These lightly crispy and moist air fryer chicken bites are perfect alone or with your favorite dipping sauce. Eat them alone or add them to a salad or rice bowl for a great-tasting main dish.

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken bites crispy, air fryer chicken bites no breading, air fryer chicken breast, crispy air fryer chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 2

Total Time 27

Servings

Calories 163kcal

Author Tanya

Equipment

Air Fryer
Large bowl
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast patted dry and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon course black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss the chicken chunks with the olive oil. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder over the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to rest for 15 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (182°C).
Arrange the chicken chunks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74°C).
Remove from the air fryer and rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

To ensure safety and proper cooking, always check that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.

To ensure an even cook, cook the chicken in a single layer, in batches to avoid overcrowding.

These chicken bites can be served alone, with a dipping sauce, or as a part of a meal.

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