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Quick, crispy, and juicy air fryer chicken bites made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, snacks, or dinner. Naturally gluten-free and protein-packed.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked paprika optional)
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt (adjustable)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
  • Olive oil spray (for crisping)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  3. Whisk garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning in a bowl.
  4. Toss the chicken cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket without crowding; cook in batches if needed.
  6. Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil; optionally spray again halfway through cooking for extra crispness.
  7. Air fry at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking or turning the basket halfway through for even browning.
  8. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safety.
  9. Let the chicken bites rest for 1 minute after cooking before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer to ensure crispiness., For extra crispness, increase air fryer temperature to 420°F for 1–2 minutes at the end., Recipe is gluten-free as written; verify dips or coatings if added., Can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; add a few extra minutes to cook time., Rolling chicken in breadcrumbs or almond flour can add crunch — adjust cooking time accordingly., Parmesan can be added before air frying for a cheesy crust., Chicken can be mixed with spices and refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking., Seasoned chicken cubes can be frozen spread out on a tray and cooked from frozen with 2-3 extra minutes per batch., Leftovers keep 3 days in airtight fridge container; reheat in air fryer 2–3 minutes to regain crispness., Oven baking alternative: Bake at 400°F on parchment-lined sheet for 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

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