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Air Fryer Chicken Bites

Learn how to add these high-protein air fryer chicken bites to your next meal prep menu. They’re easy to make and customizable.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 57739 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 16 16 oz chicken breast or tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1 tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
  • 2 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 4 4 tsp white miso
  • 2 2 tsp agave or honey
  • ½ ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ ½ tsp onion powder
Breading
  • ½ ½ c flour
  • 2 2 large eggs whisked
  • 1 1 c panko
  • ¾ ¾ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
  • neutral oil spray

Instructions

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  1. Prep your 16 oz chicken by cutting them into 1-inch cubed pieces.
  2. Place the chicken into a food storage container, and thoroughly coat the chicken with 1 tsp kosher salt on all sides.
  3. In a bowl, combine all rest of the marinade ingredients: 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce4 tsp white miso, 2 tsp agave, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder. Mix until incorporated.
  4. Coat the chicken with the seasonings thoroughly and cover with a lid. Place in the fridge for at least four hours (and not more than 8 hours). Mix halfway.
  5. Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature on the counter.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F.
  7. Prepare the dredging station. Place the ½ c flour in a shallow container. In a shallow bowl, add the 2 large eggs and whisk lightly. In another shallow container, combine the ¾ tsp kosher salt with 1 c panko and mix.
Breading chicken
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  1. Take one piece of chicken and coat thoroughly with flour on all sides.
  2. Then dip the piece of chicken into the egg and cover on all sides.
  3. Finally, transfer to the panko and coat thoroughly. Place it onto a sheet pan or a plate. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
  4. Repeat until all pieces are coated.
Cook
  1. Spray the inside of the air fryer with neutral oil spray. Place the chicken pieces evenly in one layer inside the basket. Spray the top of the chicken with neutral oil spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes and turn halfway (4 minutes) for each batch, or until the chicken measures 165 °F internally with an instant-read thermometer.
  2. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 577.39kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 61.55g (21%) Protein 32.41g (65%) Fat 21.48g (33%) Saturated Fat 6.01g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5.09g Monounsaturated Fat 8.18g Trans Fat 0.11g Cholesterol 174.64mg (58%) Sodium 3036.69mg (127%) Potassium 523.83mg (15%) Fiber 3.06g (12%) Sugar 11.72g (23%) Vitamin A 312.18IU (6%) Vitamin C 11.58mg (13%) Calcium 115.37mg (12%) Iron 5.62mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57739

% Daily Value*

Calories 577.39kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 61.55g 21%
Protein 32.41g 65%
Fat 21.48g 33%
Saturated Fat 6.01g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.09g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 8.18g 41%
Trans Fat 0.11g 6%
Cholesterol 174.64mg 58%
Sodium 3036.69mg 127%
Potassium 523.83mg 11%
Fiber 3.06g 12%
Sugar 11.72g 23%
Vitamin A 312.18IU 6%
Vitamin C 11.58mg 13%
Calcium 115.37mg 12%
Iron 5.62mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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