Air Fryer Savory Chicken Bites: Flavorful & Crispy!
Delight in these homemade chicken bites seasoned with herbs and a zesty twist. Thanks to the air fryer, they offer a healthier crunch that you’ll savor in every bite.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 cups buttermilk for marination
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup honey for dipping sauce
- 0.5 cup mustard for dipping sauce
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil spray for air frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, mix chicken pieces with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch.
- Drain chicken from buttermilk, coat in the flour mixture, press to adhere, and shake off excess.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with vegetable oil.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the basket. Spray tops with oil spray. Air fry for 7 minutes.
- Flip pieces, spray again, and cook for another 6-8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Mix honey and mustard in a small dish for dipping sauce. Serve chicken hot with the sauce.
Notes
To reduce cook time, cut chicken into smaller sizes. Ensure pieces are not touching for even crisping.