Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites: Quick & Flavorful
These crispy air fryer chicken bites are a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with a delicious blend of spices and cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Medium-sized bowl
- tongs
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Meat thermometer
- Nonstick spray
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Spice Mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (I like Slap Ya Mama seasoning or Tony Chachere's)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat a 5-quart air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.
- Cut 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and place them into a medium-sized bowl; add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and stir to coat.
- Add the cajun seasoning, granulated sugar, kosher salt, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, and dried parsley flakes; stir to coat the chicken evenly in the spices.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil nonstick spray, then add the chicken pieces in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for 7-11 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping with tongs every few minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F; serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the chicken bites reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F for food safety. Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures crispy results.