Juicy, crispy chicken bites made with pantry spices and a splash of oil—air-fried in minutes for an easy dinner, meal prep protein, or snack. Toss with your favorite sauce or serve with dips.
1lbboneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2tbspolive oil or avocado oil
1tspgarlic powder
1tsppaprika (smoked or sweet)
1/2tsponion powder
1/2tspdried oregano or Italian seasoning
3/4tspfine salt, or to taste
1/2tspblack pepper
1/4tspcayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
dipping sauces such as ranch, BBQ, honey mustard, or buffalo (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Add to a mixing bowl with oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne if using. Toss until evenly coated.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the chicken is golden and reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
For extra crisp edges, cook 1–2 minutes more. Rest 2 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges, herbs, and your favorite dipping sauce or toss in buffalo, BBQ, or teriyaki.