Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Bites
Juicy, smoky chicken bites coated in sticky BBQ sauce and cooked in the air fryer in under 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, bowls, or serving as an appetizer. No breading required.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into even 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
- Add oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss well to coat evenly. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350℉(175℃) for 10 minutes.
- Remove basket. Brush or toss the chicken bites with BBQ sauce.
- Return to air fryer and cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is sticky and slightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately or cool and store for meal prep.
Notes
- Chicken thighs: Boneless skinless thighs are a great swap. Same method, slightly juicier result.
- Spice it up: Add 1/4 tsp cayenne to the seasoning mix or use a spicy BBQ sauce.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Freeze: Freeze cooked, un-sauced bites for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 350F for 6 to 8 minutes, then sauce and finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 216 kcal | Total Carbs: 11 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 681 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 282 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 20 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 10 g
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