Description
Crispy, juicy, and made in just 20 minutes, these air fryer chicken snacks are perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or guilt-free snacking. Healthier than fried chicken and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Toss chicken with olive oil, spices, and cornstarch in a large bowl until evenly coated.
3. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
5. Check for doneness at 165°F. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes if needed. Serve hot and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
You can swap cornstarch with almond flour for a low-carb option.
These bites pair great with dipping sauces like ranch, buffalo, or garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken snacks, chicken bites, crispy chicken, healthy chicken, guilt-free snacks