{"id":967,"date":"2025-03-12T01:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/air-fryer-chicken-bites-crispy-but-no-breading\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T01:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:46:44","slug":"air-fryer-chicken-bites-crispy-but-no-breading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artoz.xyz\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/air-fryer-chicken-bites-crispy-but-no-breading\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer Chicken Bites (Crispy But No Breading)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are as easy as it gets\u2014just a few ingredients and a few minutes in the air fryer. Perfect for a fast lunch, dinner, or meal prep! They\u2019re crispy, tender, and ready for all the dipping sauces.<\/p>\n

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Why We Love Air Fryer Chicken Bites<\/h2>\n
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  • Quick And Easy <\/strong>\u2013 This makes the fastest dinner or lunch with only a few minutes of work, I\u2019ve been trying more and more in the air fryer because it cooks fast! These chicken bites don\u2019t have breading but do have the perfect amount of crispiness.<\/li>\n
  • Perfect For Meal Prep<\/strong> \u2013 While you can enjoy these chicken bites on their own, you can add them to so many things like on top of salad, in a wrap, over rice or on a creamy pasta like our mac and cheese with broccoli. You can also enjoy this chicken warm or cold, and I have a few suggestions below in the recipe card to change up the flavors too.<\/li>\n
  • Kids Love These!<\/strong> \u2013 Chicken bites are boneless skinless chicken breast repackaged, and while it\u2019s not quite the same as a chicken nugget they aren\u2019t a far stretch for kids who will try new flavors a little. You can serve chicken bites with sauces like bbq sauce, ketchup, honey mustard, buffalo sauce or whatever your favorite dipping sauce is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Ingredients For Air Fryer Chicken Bites (Crispy But No Breading)<\/h2>\n
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    • chicken breast\u00a0<\/strong>boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks, you want to have evenly sized chicken pieces so they cook evenly. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n
    • brown sugar<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Cajun seasoning<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • salt<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • cayenne pepper<\/strong>\u00a0optional- see notes in the recipe card about adjusting for pickier eaters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How To Make Chicken Bites In The Air Fryer<\/h2>\n
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      1. Cut the chicken breast into one inch pieces. Try to keep them the same size so the chicken cooks evenly. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.<\/li>\n
      2. In a small bowl add brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt and optional cayenne pepper.<\/li>\n
      3. In a large bowl, add the chicken, dark brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper tossing to coat the chicken in all of the spices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to the basket of the air fryer in a single layer (cook in batches if you can\u2019t fit it all in one layer in the air fryer.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Cook at 400\u00b0F in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Halfway through toss the chicken in the basket. Chicken should register an internal temperature of 165 on the inside when done and have no pink on the inside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            Variation Ideas<\/h2>\n

            You can swap out the Cajun seasoning for another seasoning that goes well with the brown sugar. BBQ seasoning or BBQ rub is a great option that goes great with the brown sugar. An Asian seasoning such as Korean BBQ seasoning also works well with the brown sugar. <\/p>\n

            Other seasoning mixes such as Montreal Chicken seasoning, lemon pepper, Italian seasoning or even everything bagel seasoning can be used but I would recommend leaving out the brown sugar and instead add two tablespoons of cooking oil.<\/p>\n

            I also have a few suggestions for adapting the recipe\u2019s original flavors for pickier eaters in the notes section of the recipe card.<\/p>\n

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            Can I Make These Chicken Bites In The Oven?<\/h2>\n

            Yes you can make these chicken bites in the oven. If you have an air fryer or convection oven setting, you can follow the same directions as for the air fryer.<\/p>\n

            If you are using the oven without the special settings, bump the temperature up to 425 degrees. Spray the pan generously with cooking oil. Halfway through the cooking time, flip the chicken.<\/p>\n

            The chicken may not get quite as crispy just using the oven alone, as air fryers are really good at making food crispy. It will still be delicious though.<\/p>\n

            How Long Will Air Fryer Chicken Bites Last?<\/h2>\n

            Expect the chicken to last for about three days if stored in an airtight covered airtight container in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n

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            Course <\/span>Dinners, lunch<\/span><\/p>\n

            Cuisine <\/span>American<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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            Prep Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

            Cook Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

            Total Time <\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            These air fryer chicken bites are crispy, juicy, and ready in no time\u2014perfect for busy weeknights! Serve them solo or toss them on salads, wraps, or pasta for an easy upgrade.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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              Cut the chicken breast into one inch pieces. Try to keep them the same size so the chicken cooks evenly. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              In a small bowl add brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt and optional cayenne pepper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              In a large bowl, add the chicken, dark brown sugar, cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper tossing to coat the chicken in all of the spices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Use tongs to transfer the chicken to the basket of the air fryer in a single layer (cook in batches if you can’t fit it all in one layer in the air fryer.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Cook at 400\u00b0F in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Halfway through toss the chicken in the basket. Chicken should register an internal temperature of 165 on the inside when done and have no pink on the inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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              If you have picky eaters, to much spice or heat may be a concern for you. Try adapting the recipe the first time you make it by using half the Cajun seasoning and swapping black pepper for the cayenne pepper. You can then slowly increase the spices over time to get to a level both the picky eater and the rest of your family is satisfied with.<\/span>
              \nYou can swap out the Cajun seasoning for any other seasoning that goes well with the brown sugar. BBQ seasoning or BBQ rub is a great option that goes great with the brown sugar. An Asian seasoning such as Korean BBQ seasoning also works well with the brown sugar.<\/span>
              \nOther seasoning mixes such as Montreal Chicken seasoning, lemon pepper, Italian seasoning or even everything bagel seasoning can be used but I would recommend leaving out the brown sugar and instead add two tablespoons of cooking oil.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

              Calories: <\/span>157<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>7<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Protein: <\/span>24<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fat: <\/span>3<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span>0.5<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Trans Fat: <\/span>0.01<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>73<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>424<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>438<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>0.1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>7<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin A: <\/span>183<\/span>IU<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin C: <\/span>1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Calcium: <\/span>12<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Iron: <\/span>1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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              Did You Make This?<\/h4>\n

              I would love to see it! Share your thoughts with me in the comments below!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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