Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Delicious and crisp air fryer chicken bites that are a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods, perfect for a quick snack or impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed cooking spray or olive oil spray for greasing the air fryer basket
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Take a piece of chicken and dip it into the flour, coating it evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off.
- Roll the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Repeat this process for all chicken pieces.
Cooking
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken bites in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch each other.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
For extra crunch, spray the breaded chicken bites lightly with cooking spray before air frying. Store leftover chicken bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.