Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites are a delightful blend of flavor and texture that transform your ordinary meal into a culinary sensation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (for sauce)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch), rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- For the sauce, mix honey and Sriracha in a small bowl until well blended; adjust to taste.
- Serve hot drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Customize by adding your favorite spices or incorporating cheese into the breading. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the air fryer.