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Cooked chicken bites in an air fryer basket.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Bites

Samantha Erb
How to make air fryer chicken bites that are crispy and full of flavor! They're super easy to make and perfect with your favorite dipping sauce!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 348 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch thick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • While it preheats, cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch thick pieces and place the bite-sized pieces in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken chunks and then toss them so the oil coats the chicken evenly.
  • Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning (start with 1 to 3 teaspoons, and adjust to taste preference), Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder over the chicken.
  • Toss again so that the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings.
  • Place the chicken in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
  • Air-fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the pieces are golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • Adjust the Cajun seasoning based on how hot you want the bites to be. Start with 1 teaspoon and increase up to a tablespoon for more kick!
  • Cut the chicken chunks into evenly sized pieces so they all cook at the same rate. If the pieces are all different sizes, the smaller chicken bites end up tough and overcooked. 
  • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Only cook as much chicken as can fit in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for 3-4 minutes until crispy and heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 53gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 940mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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