Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Quick and juicy Air Fryer Chicken Bites that are ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner with options for customizing flavors and sauces.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs), cut into 1 inch pieces Thighs are juicier while breasts cook faster.
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt More to taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes Optional
Optional Sauces
- buffalo sauce
- honey garlic sauce
- teriyaki sauce
- barbecue sauce
- lemon pepper butter
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add cayenne if desired.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Cooking
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until lightly browned and with an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serving
- Serve the chicken bites as-is or toss in a sauce of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra tenderness, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and salt for 10 minutes if time allows. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days; reheat in the air fryer.