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    Air Fryer Chicken Bites

    Published: Nov 6, 2021 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Crispy Air fryer chicken bites no breading! This boneless chicken bites in air fryer recipe is easy and quick. The chicken chunks are well seasoned with a few herbs and spices then air fried to perfection. Learn how to cook it from fresh or frozen and how long to cook it for. 

    Serve with a side of vegetables, bulghur, or potatoes for a healthy and tasty dinner.

    air fryer chicken bites served on a plate.

    Unlike chicken nuggets, this has no panko and no breading which makes it a healthy air fryer chicken bites recipe. It is quick and you can get it ready in under 20 minutes thus perfect for a weeknight dinner.

    Air Fryer Chicken Bites Recipe

    This air fryer chicken bites recipe is so good. It's easy, quick, and ready in just 20 minutes.

    The chicken chunks are seasoned with a few herbs and spices and air fried to give aromatic, flavorful, and delicious chicken.

    This boneless chicken bites in air fryer have no breading which makes them healthier than chicken nuggets with breading. It is high in protein, low carb, and keto.

    The ingredients used to make it are clean and low calorie which makes it suitable for meal prepping for healthy meals. No artificial ingredients or preservatives were used in making it.

    It's so simple to make, and not much is done in preparing it.

    After it's been air fried, It can be tossed in garlic butter sauce or other sauces like lemon pepper, buffalo sauce, bbq sauce, etc. I usually don't bother with this as the seasoning used in marinating the chicken is so good and tastes amazing.

    This chicken bites in air fryer was made in my 5 liters AF which fitted 1kg chicken. If you have a smaller air fryer, you can make it in batches.

    Related: Air fryer frozen chicken breast

    the cooked dish served.

    Ingredients

    Chicken breast or Boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Paprika

    Thyme

    Onion powder

    Garlic powder

    Black pepper

    Salt

    Olive oil

    ingredient for air fryer chicken bites displayed.

    How To Cook Chicken Bites in Air Fryer

    Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel then cut it into bite-size that is about an inch.

    chicken cut into bite size chunks.

    Add the cut chicken into a bowl then add the seasoning. Mix till well combined and chicken evenly coated in seasoning.

    If you have time, put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for a few hours.

    marinated chicken chunks in a bowl.

    Set the air fryer to a temperature of 190C/380F then air fry the chicken chunks for 10-12 minutes or till cooked. Toss halfway through cooking.

    chicken bites in air fryer.

    Bring out of the air fryer, then serve the chicken.

    chicken bites in air fryer.

    Frozen Chicken Bites in Air Fryer

    If cooking frozen chicken bites in air fryer, it takes a bit longer to cook than from fresh.

    For preseasoned ones, remove the packaging and arrange it in the air fryer.

    Set the air fryer to a temperature of 190C/380F then air fry the chicken chunks for 15 minutes or till cooked.

    Bring out the air fryer basket.

    Serve and enjoy.

    How Long To Cook Chicken Bites in Air Fryer

    For How long to cook chicken bites in air fryer depends on the size of the chunks, the temperature you are air frying at, type, and brand of the AF, and some other factors, however, how long to cook chicken bites at a temperature of 200C/400F is between 10 - 12 minutes.

    How long to cook frozen chicken bites is between 12-20 minutes.

    Also, how long to cook chicken bites at a temperature of 180C is between 12 - 18 minutes.

    Chicken is cooked when an instant thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads at least 75C/165F.

    the cooked chicken bites served.

    Serving Suggestion

    Potatoes

    Bulghur

    Couscous

    Rice

    Pasta

    Vegetables like carrots, broccoli, bell peppers.

    How To Store

    Store leftover in the fridge or freezer. 

    To Store in the fridge: Put the chicken into an air-tight container or Ziploc, label with name and dates, then store it for up to 5 days in the fridge. 

    To store in the freezer: Put the cooked chicken in a Ziploc or an airtight container, label with name and dates, then store in the freezer where it will keep well for up to 6 months.

    It can be reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or oven. 

    To reheat in the air fryer: Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket and air fry at a temperature of 180C for 3-4 minutes or till they are heated through.

    To reheat in the microwave: Arrange the chicken on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a microwave dish cover then use the high settings of the microwave to warm it at 30-second intervals till it's warmed through.

    Tips

    • Cut the chicken into similar size for even cooking.
    • Season generously for flavor.
    • Adjust pepper and salt to suit taste.
    • You can use other seasonings like this chicken breast seasoning.
    • Toss in sauces like lemon pepper, bbq, buffalo, garlic butter sauce, if you wish.
    • Don't overcrowd the air fryer. It's best to arrange in a single layer and not overlap.
    • You can toss in garlic herb butter, lemon pepper sauce, buffalo or bbq sauce.
    served on a white plate and garnished with parsley.

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    air fryer chicken bites served on a plate.

    Air Fryer Chicken Bites

    Kemi
    Crispy Air fryer chicken bites no breading! This boneless chicken bites in air fryer recipe is easy and quick. The chicken chunks are well seasoned with a few herbs and spices then air fried to perfection. Learn how to cook it from fresh or frozen and how long to cook it for. 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 6
    Calories 194 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 kg Boneless chicken breast Or Thighs
    • 1 tablespoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Thyme
    • ½ teaspoon Parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel then cut it into bite-size that is about an inch.
    • Add the cut chicken into a bowl then add the seasoning. Mix till well combined and chicken evenly coated in seasoning.
      If you have time, put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for a few hours
    • Set the air fryer to a temperature of 190C/380F then air fry the chicken chunks for 8-12 minutes or till cooked.
      Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
    • Bring out of the air fryer, then serve the chicken.

    Notes

    • Air fryer differ by brand, type, model, and sizes so you might need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Check on it at 8 minutes and if need more time, add accordingly.
    • Cut the chicken into similar size for even cooking.
    • Season generously for flavor.
    • Adjust pepper and salt to suit taste.
    • You can use other seasonings like this chicken breast seasoning.
    • Toss in sauces like lemon pepper, bbq, buffalo, garlic butter sauce, if you wish.
    • Don't overcrowd the air fryer. It's best to arrange in a single layer and not overlap.
    • You can toss in garlic herb butter, lemon pepper sauce, buffalo or bbq sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword air fryer chicken bites, air fryer chicken bites no breading, boneless chicken bites in air fryer, healthy air fryer chicken bites, how long to cook chicken bites in air fryer
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    Comments

    1. Pam says

      September 15, 2022 at 1:47 am

      5 stars
      I loved these chicken bites - so easy to fix in the air fryer too! I put them on top of my salad and they were delicious.

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        September 26, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Thanks so much for the feedback.

        Reply
    2. Kelley Asmus says

      December 22, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      Hello!

      I'm going to try this tonight using my air fryer for the first time. Can you tell me where the olive oil goes? I've searched the page and can't find where it goes.

      Thank you!
      Kelley

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        January 13, 2023 at 3:01 pm

        Mix it with the spices to make a paste to evenly coat the chicken. Or just throw it all in a bowl together 🙂

        Reply
    3. Alissa says

      January 07, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      Perfection! First time making chicken in the air fryer and it was so easy and so delicious. Adding this to our weekly dinner rotation.

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        January 07, 2023 at 6:13 pm

        Thank you for the feedback 🙂

        Reply

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