Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites
Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites feature tender chunks of chicken coated in garlic, lemon, and Italian herbs for a bright, pepper-kissed flavor. Buttery richness balances the paprika and optional cayenne, making each bite juicy inside with a lightly crisp exterior. Serve as a party appetizer, toss over salads, or make it the star of a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and cayenne together in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat well. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket; you may need to cook in batches.
- 3
Air fry in the preheated fryer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 243.7 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.31 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.26 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.68 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 115.47 mg High
- Sodium 436.56 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.57 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.73 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source
- Potassium 295.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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