Description
A quick and tasty recipe for Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites that are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for longer, up to 2 hours.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites, quick chicken recipe, healthy chicken bites