These easy, high-protein Air Fryer Chicken Bites, made with boneless skinless chicken breast pieces, are perfect for a quick dinner! I make one batch and use the other half to meal prep for the week.
Air Fryer Chicken Breast Bites
These easy Naked Air Fryer Chicken Bites with no breading use boneless chicken breast pieces with Italian dressing, dried herbs and spices. I air fry them for dinner and save the second batch for weeknight lunches. I love using my air fryer for chicken breasts, and some of my favorites are these Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, and this Classic Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe.
Why does this chicken recipe work?
- Delicious: These chicken breast bites are anything but boring! If you want even more flavor they add Italian dressing, herbs, adobo, salt and sazon.
- Fast and easy: This Air Fryer Chicken Bites recipe is simple. Simply cut up the chicken breasts, season the pieces and air fry. You’ll have dinner on the table in no time!
- High Protein: One serving contains 38.5 grams of protein, making this recipe an easy way to get a good amount of the daily protein you need.
Air Fryer Chicken Bites Ingredients
- Cock: Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
- Italian clothing, Italian clothing: Buy your favorite brand or make homemade Italian dressing for chicken marinade.
- Adobo Seasoning: Adobo is a Latin spice mixture that includes onion and garlic powder, salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Italian Herbs: If you don’t have Italian seasoning, substitute any dried herbs, such as oregano, basil, and parsley.
- Salt To season the chicken
- Season Seasonings include coriander, cumin, annatto, garlic powder, salt, oregano and black pepper. It’s optional but delicious if you want to add it. Buy it from the supermarket or make homemade sazon.
How to make chicken bites
- Season the chicken: Toss chicken with dressing, adobo seasoning, dried herbs, salt, and sazon, if using.
- How long to air fry chicken bites: Arrange the chicken in an even layer. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. It is ready when the pieces turn brown and cooked through.
What to serve with chicken bites
These simple chicken bites are versatile and work with a variety of sides.
How to Prepare Chicken Bites
Leftover chicken bites will last in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat them in the air fryer or microwave for quick lunches during the week.
You can also freeze cooked chicken bites:
- Let the chicken cool, and then flash-freeze the pieces on a sheet pan.
- Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag and store for up to three months.
- To eat, either thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for about five minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
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Yield: 8 servings
serving size: 1 /eighth
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken with the Italian dressing, adobo seasoning, dried Italian herbs, kosher salt, and optional sazon.
- Air fry chicken in an even layer, in batches as needed, at 400F 12 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, shaking basket halfway through.
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to serve: 1 /eighth, Calories: 233 kilo calories, Carbohydrates: 1 Yes, Protein: 38.5 Yes, thick: 7.5 Yes, Saturated fat: 1.5 Yes, Cholesterol: 124 MG, Sodium: 1 MG, Fiber: 0.5 Yes, Sugar: 0.5 Yes