Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Juicy air fryer chicken cubes are completely delicious. Each nugget is an explosion of flavor! Whip them up in under 30 minutes for the perfect, easy weeknight meal. Don't forget the dipping sauce!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- 1 Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and spoon *For prepping and seasoning chicken
- 1 Air fryer *Mine is Chefman brand, 4 quart size!
Ingredients
- 1 & ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts *cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce *see note below
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil *or regular sesame oil, avocado oil, olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Chives and lemon wedges *for garnish *lime also works!
Recipe notes:
Soy sauce: Or make teriyaki chicken bites by subbing teriyaki sauce! Need a gluten free option? Try coconut aminos.Instructions
- If your air fryer requires preheating, fire it up to 400℉.1 & ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Don't worry too much about pieces being uniform size and thickness! Some will be meaty and others crisp. This variation in texture is tasty.
- Add soy sauce, oil, honey and seasonings. Mix until chicken is coated.1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add coated chicken pieces to the basket of the air fryer in a single layer, leaving a little space between cubes. You'll likely need to cook two batches which isn't a huge deal because they cook pretty fast!
- Air fry chicken cubes at 400℉ for 7-10 minutes. The largest piece of chicken should reach an internal temperature of at least 165℉. Use a food thermometer to check.
- Garnish with a splash of fresh lemon juice (or lime juice) and chives or fresh parsley! Serve bites with spicy mayo, ranch or dipping sauce of choice and enjoy.Chives and lemon wedges
Storage & Reheating:
- Place leftover chicken bites in an airtight container and refrigerate 3-4 days. To reheat: air fry 2-3 minutes at 400°F or until warmed though. You can also microwave leftovers, but I feel texture is best with an air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4th of recipe (all values approximate). | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1.4g