Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
Make crispy, flavorful garlic parmesan chicken bites quickly in your air fryer. This recipe delivers a cheesy, savory coating without deep frying.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 22 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. This helps them crisp up.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Place the grated Parmesan cheese in a separate shallow dish.
- Dredge each seasoned chicken piece in the Parmesan cheese, pressing lightly so the cheese adheres to all sides.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the coated chicken lightly with cooking spray before the first air fry cycle.
- If your air fryer runs hot, start checking for doneness at 9 minutes.
- Use finely grated Parmesan for the best coating adherence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 oz cooked)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 110
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