Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Air Fryer Chicken bites - perfect to serve as appetizer or side dish. Whatever the way to serve these tiny bites from the chicken breast is too delicious, takes only 15 minutes, and these are perfectly cooked in the air fryer.
Equipment
- 1 MIxing Bowl
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ lb chicken bites chicken breast cut into pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt or as taste
- ½ tsp black pepper as taste
Instructions
- Take the breast fillet and cut it into small bite-sized chunks. Try to keep them as close in size as possible.
- Pat them dry before adding the seasonings.
- After it's pat dry, add the seasonings and a little oil and rub them with the chicken pieces.
- Once the chicken and spice are mixed well, you can let them rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
- Transfer the marinated chicken pieces into the basket and cook for 10 - 12 minutes or until the internal meat temperature is 165 F.
- Shake them in the halfway at 5 minutes.
Notes
Don't overcrowd the basket and arrange the pieces in a single layer.
Cook for 10 - 12 minutes depending on the air fryer and the size of the chicken pieces. Larger size bites may take 12 - 15 minutes also.
Check for the internal thermometer temperature to be 165. Don't overcook, it may turn chewy and over dry.
In the half way if required, spray a little oil while shaking.