Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites
Tender chicken bites are coated in melted butter and olive oil, then seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and optional cayenne for a bright, garlicky flavor with gentle heat. Made in the air fryer, they work well on an appetizer tray, over a salad, or as an easy main dish for a family dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and cayenne together in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat thoroughly. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may have to cook them in batches.
- 3
Air fry in the preheated fryer until the chicken is no longer pink at the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 244.08 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 26.65 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 1.55 g 1%
- Total Fat 14.14 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.53 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.94 mg High 31%
- Sodium 78.24 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.57 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 30.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Chicken Bites is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 244.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Garlic, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 244.08 calories and 26.65 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.53 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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