Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Bites
Description
Crispy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Bites tossed in a sticky, caramelized BBQ glaze — an easy 25-minute dinner or game-day snack, made with no breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast,, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or 1:1 gluten-free flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade Guava BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2–3 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour to coat lightly, then shake off the excess.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil. Add the chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Brush the BBQ sauce over the bites. Return to the air fryer and cook 2–3 more minutes, until the sauce is sticky, caramelized, and the chicken is golden brown. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Air fryer (basket or oven style)
- Cooking Spray or Olive Oil
- Meat Thermometer
- Parchment paper (optional)
Notes
- Cook in a single layer for the crispiest results.
- For keto, use almond/coconut flour and a sugar-free BBQ sauce.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
- Serve with air fryer french fries and coleslaw for a full meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 27gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg