Description
Quick, juicy air fryer chicken bites seasoned with taco seasoning, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for high protein easy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, like Siete
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, if needed
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
2. Cut chicken into 1.5 inch chunks and add to a medium bowl.
3. Toss with olive oil and taco seasoning until well coated, adjust amounts to taste.
4. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket.
5. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway for even browning.
6. Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and serve.
Notes
Chicken: boneless chicken breast works great, boneless thighs are an option for extra juiciness.
Seasoning: use any chicken seasoning you like, adjust salt depending on the blend.
Cooking times: air fryers vary, check at 8 minutes then continue until 165°F internal temp.
Storage: refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container, reheat in microwave or air fryer until hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 157.9 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 25.5 g
- Cholesterol: 82.7 mg