Juicy, crispy, 12 minutes. Ninja-friendly.
Bite-size chicken breast, lightly oiled, seasoned, and air-fried until golden and juicy. Beginner-proof, protein-packed, and perfect for meal prep or quick dinner.
Why you’ll love it
- 4 ingredients, 12 minutes, zero fuss
- Works in any air fryer (Ninja, Cosori, Basket or Oven)
- High-protein pre-workout or weeknight dinner
- Meal-prep friendly, great hot or cold
Ingredients (notes only)
Full measurements in the recipe card.
- Chicken breast, cut 1–1.5 cm cubes
- Oil (olive or avocado)
- Seasoning blend (taco, Cajun, or lemon-pepper)
- Fine salt (only if your seasoning isn’t salty)
Step-by-step
- Prep Cut chicken into small, even cubes. Pat very dry.
- Season Toss with oil and your seasoning.
- Air fry 400°F/200°C for 8–10 minutes, shaking at 5 minutes, to 165°F.
- Finish Rest 2 minutes. Toss with a squeeze of lemon or a light sauce if you want.
Pro tips
- Small, even cubes = crisp edges, juicy centers
- Preheat the air fryer for best browning
- Don’t crowd the basket — cook in two batches if needed
- Want saucy bites? Toss hot bites with 1 tbsp honey + 1 tsp hot sauce
How to serve
- Over rice or noodles with a simple veggie
- In salads, wraps, or bowls
- With dips: ranch, BBQ, buffalo-yogurt, garlic-parmesan
Make ahead & storage
- Fridge 4 days in airtight containers
- Freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat air fryer 350°F/175°C for 3–4 minutes to re-crisp
FAQs
Best seasoning? Taco, Cajun, lemon-pepper, or your favorite salt-forward blend.
Can I use thighs? Yes — same method; cook to 175°F.
Sticky sauce version? Air-fry plain, then toss with warmed sauce so it stays glossy.
Beginner tip? If nervous, cook one test piece and taste for salt before the batch.
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Bites (4 Ingredients)
Quick, juicy chicken bites seasoned simply and air-fried to perfection in minutes. Beginner-friendly, high-protein, and ideal for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F/200°C for 3 minutes.
- Pat chicken dry. Toss with oil, seasoning, and salt if needed.
- Arrange in a single layer. Air-fry 8–10 minutes, shaking at 5 minutes, until 165°F and lightly browned.
- Rest 2 minutes. Serve as is or toss with lemon juice or a light sauce.
Nutrition
Notes
For saucy bites: microwave 2 tbsp buffalo or BBQ sauce until warm; toss after cooking.
No sticking: use a perforated parchment liner rated for air fryers.
Thighs: cook to 175°F.
No green onion used.
No sticking: use a perforated parchment liner rated for air fryers.
Thighs: cook to 175°F.
No green onion used.