Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Bites (High-Protein + Meal Prep Friendly)

Crispy Parmesan Chicken bites on a cutting board.

Cory Simpson

Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Bites (High-Protein + Meal Prep Friendly)

These crispy parmesan air fryer chicken bites are juicy, high-protein, meal prep friendly, and ready in just 20 minutes with a crispy parmesan coating and simple pantry seasonings.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 272

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

Chicken

1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into bite size chunks
1 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder

Crispy Parmesan Coating

2 tbsp corn starch
1/4 cup parmesan grated

Method

Prep the chicken

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and all seasonings until evenly coated.

Add the crispy coating

Sprinkle in the cornstarch and grated parmesan cheese. Toss again until every piece is lightly coated. This helps create that crispy golden exterior in the air fryer.

Air fry

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 39gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 885mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg

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