Description
Crispy, juicy chicken bites coated in a garlic-Parmesan blend, cooked guilt-free in an air fryer. This quick recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in 30 minutes, perfect for dinners or appetizers.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup milk (non-dairy optional)
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C)
Whisk flour, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley in a bowl
Beat egg in a separate dish
Dip chicken pieces into egg, then coat fully with flour mixture
Place in air fryer basket in a single layer
Drizzle olive oil over the coated chicken
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy
Notes
For crunchier bites, let chicken rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes after cooking
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness
Vegetarian variation: replace chicken with cauliflower or mushrooms
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken bite (20g chicken + breading)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 32mg