Description
Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites are juicy, zesty, and crispy on the outside—perfect for a quick dinner, snack, or party appetizer. Made with simple ingredients and cooked in the air fryer, this dish offers bold flavor in every bite with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate overnight for even deeper flavor.Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy version.Swap olive oil for sesame oil and add soy sauce for an Asian twist.Coat in panko after marinating for extra crispiness.Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
