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Air Fryer Chicken Bites (15-Minute Recipe)

overhead view of cooked and seasoned chicken pieces in an air fryer
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
These air fryer chicken bites are tasty, juicy, and cook real fast! These little pieces are a healthier alternative to fast-food nuggets.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, about 2 large
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:

  • Preheat the air fryer with the tray inside for 5 minutes at 390F (200C).
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Slice each breast into vertical strips, then into small, 1-inch cubes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and seasonings. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat them with the seasoning.
    two image collage side by side. on left is mixing the seasonings in a bowl on the right is tossing the chicken pieces in the sesaonings

Cook:

  • Place the chicken pieces in the preheated air fryer in a single layer, leaving a little space between each piece to allow the hot air to flow.
    overhead view of chicken pieces inside an air fryer before cooking
  • Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stopping halfway through to give the basket a good shake and flip the pieces over. They're done when the internal temperature of the thickest piece has reached 165F (74C). Remove the cooked chicken bites from the basket and serve.
    angled view of chicken pieces on a plate served with ketchup for dipping

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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