Air Fryer Chicken Bites: Crispy-Tender Recipe & Cooking Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Spices: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- Mix flour with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Beat the egg in a separate dish for the egg wash.
- In another dish, combine panko bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then coat with panko mixture.
- Chill coated chicken for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg