Crispy Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Bites

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Stop settling for soggy takeout and upgrade your dinner game with these incredibly juicy chicken bites. They get a perfect golden-brown crunch in the air fryer without the mess of deep frying!

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken cubes dry with a paper towel and place them in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
3. In a separate bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Press each piece of seasoned chicken into the breadcrumb mixture until well-coated on all sides.
5. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for airflow.

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