Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Optional: dipping sauces like ranch or ketchup
Instructions
1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
2. In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil and seasonings.
3. Place seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
5. Check that internal temp reaches 165°F.
6. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the basket—work in batches if needed.
Add cayenne for extra kick or use Italian seasoning for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg