Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites
These crispy air fryer chicken bites are marinated in buttermilk and coated with a flavorful mixture, making them a delicious and quick snack or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour, dip again in buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange chicken bites in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken bites with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Ensure chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for a few minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours.