Air Fryer Chicken Bites

If you are looking for more chicken recipes for the air fryer, then this Air Fryer Chicken Bites recipe is the one! Incredible flavor and so easy to make!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Chicken Bites, Chicken Breast Bites, Healthy Chicken Bites

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 10

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 466kcal

Author Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon olive oil
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

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 to the bowl and stir to coat the chicken in the oil.
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes , 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme and 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes and stir so the chicken is coated in the spices.
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil nonstick spray. Add the chicken pieces to the basket in a single layer.
Cook for 7-11 minutes, shaking the basket around every few minutes for even cooking. The chicken bites are done when an internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. Serve immediately.

Notes

The sugar helps balance out the other spices in this. Think of it similar to Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets where the sweetness balances out the overall flavor. It also gives it a bit of char that adds a delicious look and depth of flavor.
Red pepper flakes are optional if you aren't a fan of spice. You can also cut the cajun seasoning in half.
Creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere's) can be substituted for the cajun seasoning.

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