Air Fryer Chicken Bites (2024)

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We're sharing over 25 Air Fryer Chicken Recipes you should make in the Air Fryer, plus this delicious recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites. It's an easy recipe to make in the air fryer when you need a quick snack or appetizer. Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast and just a handful of seasonings.

I love using chicken as the main ingredient in a lot of recipes. Even when I am NOT using my air fryer.

I typically use chicken as my main protein for most of my meals.

There are so many different recipes you can make using chicken, and the air fryer is the best! It can crank out all of your favorite recipes fast, like these yummy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites.

Before we get into that recipe, let's go over a few reasons why I love to use my air fryer. If this is not new to you, skip down to the bottom and start checking out all of these awesome chicken recipes!

Looking for more? Check out this article where we share our favorite top 50 air fryer chicken recipes.

FAQs

How Does the Air Fryer Work?

Cooking with Air Fryers has made it easier to eat healthier without submerging your foods in oil.

Air Fryers cook foods by using a heating element and a fan, and that circulating of heat and hot air is what helps cook the food and crisp it.

Air Fryers can cook with heat as high as 400° Fahrenheit/200° Celcius. Some air fryers may even cook to higher temps.

Why is Air Fryer Food Healthier than frying?

The only difference with the air fryer versus using a deep fryer is that you don't have to use copious amounts of oil.

Because of that, you are able to make foods that are lower in fats and calories.

If you use oil with the Air Fryer, it is generally used to help create a nonstick surface or to spray lightly on the foods to help them crisp easier.

If you love the taste of fried foods without all of the fats and calories, air frying will be your new favorite way to make all of your favorite fried recipes.

Can I use oils in my Air Fryer?

Even though the air fryer doesn't require oils, you may want to use a light spritz of oils for some of your recipes. For example, when breading a recipe, you'll want to give it a light spritz of oil before cooking to give it that golden brown, fried look and taste.

Different oils heat and smoke at different temperatures. Each oil has it's own smoking point, and these are good to know when you are using oil on foods in the air fryer.

For example, butter and olive oil both have a lower smoke point than avocado oil. That means you can spray avocado oil on your foods and cook them at a higher temperature without the oil reaching its smoke point.

We've written a detailed post to help you understand more about which oils are best used in the air fryer. To learn more about which oils are best used for the air fryer, check out this post on theBest Oils for Air Fryer.

Now that we've covered all of the basics, let's talk about my favorite chicken recipes.

To make these chicken bites, you only need to have a few things on hand. This is such a quick and easy snack or lunch idea, and the whole family will love them.

Ingredients:

boneless skinless chicken breast
olive oil
smoked paprika
ground black pepper
Italian seasoning
eggs
all purpose flour
breacrumbs

How to Make Chicken Bites in the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking oil if needed.
Cut the chicken breast into bite sized pieces.
Whisk the egg together. Combine the flour, seasonings, and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl and set aside.
Toss the chicken bites in the olive oil. Then dip the chicken into the egg, and into then into the breadcrumb mixture, coating the chicken bites well.
Place the chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-9 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Carefully remove the chicken bites from the Air Fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

NOTE: All Air Fryers cook a little differently. This recipe was made using a Cosori 5.8 qt Air Fryer. If you're using a different air fryer, you may want to make a test run to see if you need to add or take away a minute or two of cook time.

This is such a quick and easy recipe, and the whole family loves it! It's perfect for a quick game day appetizer, fun snack, or quick lunch.

Check out all of my other favorite air fryer chicken recipes. You'll definitely find something for everyone.

Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders are a family favorite at my house! These low carb chicken fingers are homemade, delicious, easy, and only take 10 minutes. All using staple ingredients you probably already have on hand. It’s an easy air fryer recipe this whole family will love.

Check out this recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are one of my new favorite ways to make fajitas. Made with chicken breasts, bell peppers, onions, and more. You won’t believe just how quick and easy this meal is to make!

Check out this recipe

Air Fryer Nachos

Air Fryer Nachos are loaded with cheese and chicken and done in just 5 minutes! Made with nacho round chips, fajita chicken meat, shredded cheese, sliced jalapenos, and more.

Check out this recipe

Air Fryer Quesadillas

Who doesn’t love Mexican food? You can get your fix in less than 10 minutes with this recipe. These Air Fryer Quesadillas are a family favorite at my house. Delicious, easy, and cheesy. You’ll have that perfect crispy tortilla with this simple recipe everyone loves.

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Air Fryer chicken breast, made with a special seasoning blend. This chicken is a deliciously juicy dinner that everyone will love.

Check out this recipe

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast is a juicy, delicious air fryer dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy.

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📖 Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Bites (and 25+ Air Fryer Chicken Recipes!)

Jen

4.38 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 14 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
¼ cup all purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking oil if needed.
Cut the chicken breast into bite sized pieces.
Whisk the egg together. Combine the flour, seasonings, and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl and set aside.
Toss the chicken bites in the olive oil. Then dip the chicken into the egg, and into then into the breadcrumb mixture, coating the chicken bites well.
Place the chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Carefully remove the chicken bites from the Air Fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 394mgPotassium: 337mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

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