Air Fryer Chicken Chunks
These chicken chunks come out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside every single time. Just a few spices, a little oil spray, and your air fryerand you are done in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick snack or a simple meal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup boneless chicken breast (cut into chunks)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger powder
- ¼ black paper
- ½ onion powder
- olive oil to spray
- salt to taste
Instructions
- First, cut the boneless chicken into chunks. Wash them properly under running water and place them in a strainer. You can use a kitchen towel to dry. Let all the water drain out completely before moving to the next step.
- Take a bowl and add the chicken chunks along with paprika, black pepper, ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix everything well using your hands or a spatula, whichever you are comfortable with. Make sure every piece is coated well with the spices.
- Preheat the air fryer at 180°C (360°F) for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil. Now place the chicken chunks in the basket one by one in a single layer. Do not overcrowd them on top of each other. Once placed, spray a little olive oil on top of the chicken as well. This is what keeps the chicken juicy and gives it a great texture.
- Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 14 minutes. Toss the chunks in between twice so they cook evenly on all sides. If you like your chicken extra crunchy, and honestly, I love it that way too, you can go up to 16 minutes. The result is crispy and juicy, which is exactly how I like it.
- If you have more chicken chunks left, air fry them the same way in a second batch. Do not rush and crowd the basket. Cook in batches for the best result.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauces and enjoy!
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Notes
- Always drain the chicken completely before adding spices. Extra water affects both the flavor and the texture.
- Cut all chunks roughly the same size so they cook evenly at the same time.
- Cook in a single layer only. If you have more chicken, do a second batch.
- Toss the chunks twice during cooking for an even crunch on all sides.
- For extra crispy chunks, air fry for 16 minutes instead of 14.
- Leftovers stay good in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal