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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Healthy & light – no breading means lower carbs and fewer calories.
Quick cooking – ready in just 12 minutes including prep and preheat.
Versatile – perfect for weeknight dinners, salads, wraps, or bowls.
Flavor-packed – seasoned with paprika, garlic, and poultry spices for a savory kick.
If you love healthy protein packed chicken without breading, chicken out these Naked Air Fryer Chicken Tenders.
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Reader comment: “This is one of my favorite high protein snacks to make! It’s quick, easy, and versatile.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Brad
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients measured out to make chicken bites in the air fryer.
Chicken breasts: cut into bite-sized pieces.
Olive oil: keeps chicken moist, helps the seasoning stick.
Seasonings: poultry, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
Variations
Spicy Chicken Bites: Add ½–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder for heat.
Lemon Herb Chicken Bites: Toss with lemon juice, oregano, and rosemary for freshness.
Asian-Inspired Chicken Bites: Use soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of ginger.
Buffalo Chicken Bites: Toss in buffalo sauce and serve with ranch or blue cheese.
Parmesan Garlic Bites: Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley after cooking.
How to Make Chicken Bites in Air Fryer
Chicken cut into bite-sized pieces and placed into a bowl.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
Chicken bites tossed in olive oil and seasonings.
Toss chicken with olive oil. Add the poultry seasoning, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and paprika. Coat chicken evenly.
Chicken bites placed in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer.
Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Chicken bites in air fryer basket ready to serve.
Remove from the air fryer when cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Tips
Preheat first: This ensures the chicken sears right away, locking in juices and creating the lightly crisped edges.
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Cut evenly: Uniform pieces cook evenly and stay juicy.
Don’t overcrowd: Cook in batches if needed for better crispness. Keeping them in a single layer allows the air flow to cook the chicken bites evenly.
Check doneness: Always verify chicken is at least 165°F (74°C).
Storage and Reheating Air Fried Chicken Bites
Refrigerator: Store cooled chicken bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze cooked bites in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4–5 minutes or until warmed through.
Juicy chicken bites in air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Chicken Bites FAQs
How long should I cook chicken bites and at what temperature?
How do I keep chicken bites juicy and also keep them from drying out?
How do I get crispy chicken without the breading?
Can I cook chicken bites from frozen?
How large or small should I cut my chicken bites?
Do I need to preheat the air fryer for chicken bites?
What dipping sauces are popular with chicken bites?
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