Spicy Pickle Chicken Bites (Printable Version)
Zesty air-fried chicken bites brined in pickle juice and hot sauce for spicy, crispy flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Marinade
01 - 1 pound chicken tenderloins or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1/2 cup pickle juice
03 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
→ Coating
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - Oil spray for air frying
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine chicken pieces, pickle juice, and hot sauce in a bowl or zip-top bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
02 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Dredge the marinated chicken in flour, ensuring each piece is well coated and shaking off any excess.
03 - Place coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer and lightly spray with oil.
04 - Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until the exterior is golden and the meat is thoroughly cooked.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses only a handful of simple ingredients you likely already have
- Ready in just under an hour with minimal hands-on work
- Perfect satisfying crunch without deep frying
- Kid-friendly with easy options to customize the level of heat
- Great for meal prepping or last-minute guests
02 -
- Excellent source of protein for any meal
- Lower fat than traditional deep fried chicken
- Adaptable for gluten free diets or different spice levels
03 -
- Always pat your chicken dry before adding to the marinade so the pickle and hot sauce really cling
- Double dip in flour for an extra thick crispy crust
- Spray the bites just before air frying not earlier for the best crunch
- A little cayenne or smoked paprika in the flour can dial up the complexity
- Taste your pickle juice before using as some are saltier than others and you may want to adjust the hot sauce accordingly