Description
Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Bites recipe is a quick and delicious chicken appetizer or dinner idea made with crispy Parmesan cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs. Perfect for air fryer or oven baking, these golden bites are ideal for family meals, parties, or snacking.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large eggs
1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs. In another, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
4. Arrange coated pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
5. Spray or drizzle with olive oil for crispiness.
6. Bake at 400°F or air fry at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
7. Let rest a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Always use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcrowd the pan or air fryer—give the bites room to crisp.
You can freeze these after baking for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg