Quick & Crispy Chicken Bites Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Meal Prep

Name: Quick & Crispy Chicken Bites Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Meal Prep
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken breast (Cut into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 cup All-purpose flour (For dredging); 1 large Egg (Beaten); 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or regular); 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (For seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder (For seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground); As needed Olive oil spray (For air frying)

Learn how to make delicious, crispy chicken bites in minutes using your air fryer! This easy recipe is perfect for a quick snack, appetizer, or a light meal. Follow these simple steps for a flavorful and satisfying dish that's ready in under 30 minutes.

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Golden Crispy Chicken Bites

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

35g

Protein

15g

Carbs

Fat

Perfectly Cooked Chicken Bites

Ingredients

Chicken breast
(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
500 grams
All-purpose flour
(For dredging)
1 cup

Egg
(Beaten)
1 large
Breadcrumbs
(Panko or regular)
1 cup
Smoked paprika
(For seasoning)
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
(For seasoning)
1 teaspoon
Salt
(To taste)
1 teaspoon

Black pepper
(Freshly ground)
1 teaspoon
Olive oil spray
(For air frying)
As needed

Servings: 3

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Ready to Serve Chicken

Instructions

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Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel. This helps the coating adhere better.
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Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel. This helps the coating adhere better.
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Ensure pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
2
In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
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In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
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Adjust seasoning to your preference for more or less spice.

3
Set up a breading station: one shallow dish with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
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Set up a breading station: one shallow dish with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
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Keep one hand for wet ingredients and one for dry to avoid clumping.
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Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure adherence.
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Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure adherence.
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For extra crispiness, you can double coat by dipping in egg and breadcrumbs again.
5
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Lightly spray the chicken bites with olive oil spray and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Lightly spray the chicken bites with olive oil spray and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary for optimal crispiness.

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Serve the crispy chicken bites immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard.
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Serve the crispy chicken bites immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard.
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A squeeze of lemon juice can add a nice fresh touch.