Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken nuggets. Coated in a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, they come out perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Enjoy these bites as a snack or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup gluten-free or regular panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in buttermilk, marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: Mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat Chicken: Coat chicken in breadcrumb mixture.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with cayenne pepper or Italian seasoning in the breading mix.
- Freeze leftovers for quick reheating in the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 5–6 bites
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
