Description

Air Fryer Chicken Bites give you a quick, crunchy snack that feels like restaurant‑level fried chicken without the oil. Tender chicken breast pieces are rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, then air‑fried to golden crispness in just 20 minutes. This high‑protein, low‑fat recipe is perfect for busy families, game nights, or a lunch.! Serve with ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for a tasty contrast to the savory flavor. Feel free to experiment

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
Cooking spray or a drizzle of vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Spray lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with vegetable oil.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
Serve warm with your favorite dips.

Notes

For extra crispness
let the coated bites rest on a wire rack for five minutes before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Air Fryer Chicken
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

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