Description
Crispy and spicy chicken bites made in an air fryer for a healthier alternative to fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with olive oil.
- Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness (internal temperature should be 165°F/74°C).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer to ensure crispiness.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: air fryer, spicy chicken, healthy snack, quick recipe