Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Bites
These air fryer boneless chicken bites is an easy air fryer chicken recipe. It is seasoned with a blend of Cajun and Italian seasoning. Serve it with rice, salad or in a wrap for a wholesome and quick dinner that is ready under 20 minutes.
Air fryer chicken bites recipe
Are you craving a delicious and easy nutritious meal that comes together quickly without spending much time in the kitchen? These boneless chicken bites made in the air fryer are a breeze to prepare. Tender, juicy, and flavorful cubed chicken bites with crispy edges cooked to perfection in your little gadget.
I love to serve it with freshly cooked garlic rice or jasmine rice or as a low-carb meal with cauliflower rice.
Related recipes: Garlic butter chicken bites, Air fryer chicken tenders no breading and Air fryer chicken nuggets and air fryer salmon bites.
Why you will love this recipe
- It is effortless: This is a beginner-friendly air fryer recipe you will be happy to make.
- Simple and flavorful: With a blend of Cajun and Italian seasoning, these chicken bites are packed with flavor and utterly delicious.
- Versatile: This recipe can be served as an appetizer, a healthy snack, or part of a meal.
- Healthy: Cooking these chicken bites in the air fryer means using less oil or butter than if you are baking or cooking it on the stovetop.
- Perfect for busy weeknights
What you will need
Boneless skinless chicken breasts: substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs
Cajun seasoning: I used store-bought Cajun seasoning. You can use any other seasoning blend you prefer. I have a few spice blends you can quickly put together for this recipe: Peri-Peri seasoning, Lebanese 7 spice, Fajita seasoning,
Italian seasoning: Substitute with other blends of herbs you prefer
Olive oil: Substitute with avocado oil or any other flavorless cooking oil.
Onion and garlic powder
Salt and black pepper
Fresh parsley to serve
How to make air fryer boneless chicken breast
Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200C for 3-5 minutes.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and transfer them to a bowl.
Drizzle the cubed chicken olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning. Mix or toss to combine.
Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil (optional). Transfer the seasoned cubed chicken to the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer. It is okay if they are touching but not overlapping.
Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket or flipping the chicken with two forks halfway through the cooking time. You’ll know the chicken bites are cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165F / 74C in the thickest part or when they’re no longer pink when you cut one open.
Transfer the boneless chicken bites into a bowl, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve. Enjoy!
Watch how to make it
Tips
- Make it spicy: Add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes to the seasoning blend for a little kick. Make sure to adjust the amount used to your preference.
- Cut the chicken into similar sizes to cook evenly and on time. Avoid overcooking the chicken bites, or they will turn dry and chewy.
- Spraying the air fryer basket with oil is optional. This step helps to prevent sticking and makes cleaning up easier.
How to store
This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Leftovers can be served cold or warm over salad. You can reheat the chicken in an air fryer at a lower temperature or in the microwave.
Can I make chicken bites in my Ninja foodi
Absolutely! You can make this recipe in any brand or type of air fryer.
I don’t have an air fryer. Can I bake these in the oven
Yes, you can bake chicken bites in the oven at 400F/200C for 15-18 minutes, stirring it halfway through for even cooking. You will know the chicken is cooked when white opaque and registers 165F/73C when checked with an instant meat thermometer.
More air fryer recipes you will love
Air fryer chicken thighs and potato
Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200C for 3-5 minutes.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and transfer them to a bowl.
- Drizzle the cubed chicken olive oil and season with salt and black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning. Mix or toss to combine.½ Tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil (optional). Transfer the seasoned cubed chicken to the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer. It is okay if they are touching but not overlapping.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket or flipping the chicken with two forks halfway through the cooking time. You’ll know the chicken bites are cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165F / 74C in the thickest part or when they’re no longer pink when you cut one open.
- Transfer the boneless chicken bites into a bowl, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes to the seasoning blend for a little kick. Make sure to adjust the amount used to your preference.
- Cut the chicken into similar sizes to cook evenly and on time. Avoid overcooking the chicken bites, or they will turn dry and chewy.
- Spraying the air fryer basket with oil is optional. This step helps to prevent sticking and makes cleaning up easier.
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
And there you have it, a simple and delicious air fryer chicken recipe you can make at home in 20 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 stars and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox.
