These juicy, flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Bites are ready in under 15 minutes! Just add your favorite sides, and dinner is done.
Skip the drive-thru and make air fryer chicken bites at home instead. They only take a few minutes to prepare and bake in 8-10 minutes.
Tonia’s Notes
Chick-fil-A is one of our favorite fast-food restaurants, and I love ordering their chicken nuggets, both breaded and grilled. But the nearest restaurant is 30 minutes from our house, so we don’t make it there very often.
I decided to make an easy chicken bites recipe for the air fryer, and now they are one of our favorite, easy meals. We love them spicy, but you can add less of the chipotle chili pepper or omit it if you prefer.
How To Make
Chicken Breasts
Cut the chicken breasts into cubes and transfer them to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat.
Seasoning
In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, paprika, chipotle chili pepper (omit for less spicy chicken bites), onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken and stir until evenly coated.
Air Fryer
Put the seasoned chicken into the preheated, greased air fryer basket and cook at 380˚F for 8-10 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through cooking.
Tips and Storage
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
- Reheat: Thaw frozen chicken bites in the fridge overnight. Reheat them in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
- Serving: We served them homemade French fries, hamburger sauce, fresh veggies, and cottage cheese ranch dip.
- Oven-Baked: You can bake them in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer or want to make a larger quantity.
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Ingredients
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon chipotle chili pepper omit for less spicy chicken bites
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380˚F. Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized pieces, place them in a bowl, and coat them with the olive oil.
- Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, sprinkle over the cubed chicken, and stir until evenly coated.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the greased air fryer basket.
- Cook the chicken bites in the air fryer for 4 minutes at 380˚F, flip them over, and continue cooking for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
