Description
Crispy and flavorful chili lime chicken bites made in the air fryer for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Place chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Check for doneness (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve hot with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Cut chicken into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, chili lime chicken, healthy chicken bites