🍲 Misc
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Bites with Spices
Tender breaded chicken bites cooked quickly in the air fryer, with a flavorful spice mix. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
🥘 Ingredients
boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized cubes) — 300 g (10.6 oz)
sunflower oil — 2 tablespoons
sweet paprika — 1 teaspoon
garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
onion powder — 1 teaspoon
cayenne pepper (optional) — 1/2 teaspoon
salt and pepper to taste
flour — 50 g (1.8 oz)
egg (beaten) — 1
breadcrumbs — 50 g (1.8 oz)
👨🍳 Steps
1Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
2Add oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
3Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.
4Coat each chicken piece first in flour, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is fully covered.
5Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
6Place the breaded chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer without touching. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
🛒 Shopping List
300 g boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces), 2 tbsp sunflower oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), salt and pepper to taste, 50 g all-purpose flour, 1 egg (beaten), 50 g breadcrumbs