Can I put raw chicken in the air fryer?

Absolutely! The air fryer will cook the chicken to perfection.

How do you cook chicken in an air fryer without breading or battering it first?

This recipe for air fryer chicken breasts has no breading and it’s awesome! Simply follow the recipe card below.

What is the best air fryer chicken recipe?

Oh man, that’s tough! I love these air fried chicken bites, but I also love my air fryer chicken tenderloins , air fryer chicken sausage , air fryer buffalo chicken thighs , and air fryer chicken burgers .

What temp to air fry chicken bites?

If you’re cooking them from raw, I recommend starting at 400ºF. If you’re reheating cooked chicken bites, 350-360ºF should do the trick.

How long to cook chicken breast bites in the air fryer?

It’ll depend on how big the chicken breast pieces are, what model of air fryer you have, how cold the chicken is, and what temp you use. If you follow my method of air frying at 400ºF and are using approximately 1-inch chunks, they should take about 6-8 minutes total.

Air Fryer Chicken Bites - Wellness by Kay

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenderloins, or chicken breast; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp blackened Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; Olive oil spray or cooking spray; Salt; Black pepper

Description

Looking to pump up the protein in your dinner? My super simple recipe for crispy Air Fryer Chicken Bites is the speedy solution you seek. All you need are 8 basic ingredients and less than 20 minutes to get these juicy little nuggets on the table—perfect for adding to salads, grain bowls, pasta, and more!

Ingredients

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1 lb chicken tenderloins, or chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp blackened Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Olive oil spray or cooking spray
Salt
Black pepper

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Instructions

Cut the chicken tenderloins or chicken breast into bite sized cubes. If using chicken tenderloins, remove the tendon beforehand.
Add the chicken bites, olive oil, blackened cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, or transfer the chicken to an airtight container. Place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight if possible. You can skip this step completely if you would like, but I do recommend marinating for better flavor.
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or cooking spray. Add the seasoned chicken to the basket in an even, single layer.
Cook the chicken bites for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The exact cooking time will depend on the size of your bites.
Serve and enjoy!