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Tender Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Boneless chicken is cut into one-inch pieces, coated with a simple soy and paprika marinade and air-fried until tender and lightly crisp.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
1 hr 30 min, marinating
Yield
3-4
Ingredients
6
Steps
8
Filed under: chicken, air fryer.
Source channel: Simply Air Fryer
Key ingredients
boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil or avocado oil, soy sauce, paprika, regular or smoked, ground coriander, optional.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, regular or smoked
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
- 1/3 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Method
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the oil, soy sauce, paprika, optional coriander and salt. Toss until every piece is evenly coated.
- Cook immediately, or cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes for more flavour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket without overlapping. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Turn the chicken pieces, then cook for another 2 to 5 minutes until lightly crisp and fully cooked.
- Check that the thickest pieces have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), then serve warm.