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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Bites

Crispy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Bites

Juicy air fryer boneless chicken bites marinated in honey garlic butter, panko crusted for perfect crunch - 20 minute weeknight gold.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken tenders or breasts cut bite-sized
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Breading
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • cooking spray

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Whisk honey, melted butter, minced garlic large bowl.
  2. Add chicken bites, toss coat. Marinate 10+ minutes.
  3. Mix panko, paprika, salt, pepper second bowl.
  4. Dredge marinated chicken through crumbs, press adhere.
  5. Preheat air fryer 380°F. Spray basket.
  6. Single layer bites basket, spray tops lightly.
  7. Air fry 10-12 minutes, flip halfway, 165°F internal.
  8. Rest 2 minutes. Brush extra marinade. Serve hot.

Notes

Double bread for extra crunch. Don't overcrowd basket. Thighs juicier than breasts.