Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. They are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior with tender, juicy chicken inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- olive oil spray or cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces, stir to coat, and marinate for 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket with oil, arrange chicken bites in a single layer, and air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve: Once golden brown and cooked through, serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko-style breadcrumbs.
- Swap buttermilk for thinned plain Greek yogurt with milk.
- Chicken bites freeze well; reheat in the air fryer for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
