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Air Fryer Chicken Bites (No Breading!)
Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken bites cooked effortlessly in the air fryer without any breading. Perfect for a quick, healthy snack or meal addition.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5” pieces about 2 breasts
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil or olive/vegetable oil
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon granulated onion powder
- ½ teaspoon flaky salt or kosher salt, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix oil, paprika, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat. Optional: let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket with space between pieces. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check for doneness (internal temp 165ºF). Remove cooked chicken and repeat with remaining pieces.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or add to wraps, salads, or rice bowls.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken sit in the seasoned oil for 10-15 minutes before cooking.