Easy Garlic Butter Air Fryer Chicken Bites with Broccoli

I’m quickly learning that the best air fryer dinners are the ones that don’t require much thinking.

That’s exactly why these garlic butter chicken bites have become such an easy go-to meal. They’re simple, flavorful, quick to cook, and somehow feel a little more special than the amount of effort they actually take.

This is the kind of dinner that works on those nights when everyone is hungry right now, and I don’t want to deal with a sink full of dishes afterward.

The chicken gets slightly crispy around the edges while staying juicy inside, and the broccoli roasts beautifully right alongside it in the air fryer.

I also love that this meal uses ingredients I usually already have at home, which makes it even easier to throw together on busy evenings.

And yes… lining the basket loosely with foil still might be my favorite air fryer trick 😄

If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner that feels simple but still really good, this one is definitely worth adding to your rotation.

Garlic Butter Air Fryer Chicken Bites with Broccoli

I'm telling you, the air fryer is our busy household's best friend. When we don't have time to cook a stove-top or oven-made meal, this is the way to go. And these Garlic Butter Air Fryer Chicken Bites with Broccoli were certainly a hit.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

For the Broccoli

• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. In another bowl, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Loosely line the air fryer basket with foil if desired for easier cleanup.
5. Add chicken and broccoli to the basket in a single layer.
6. Air fry for 9–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
7. While everything cooks, stir together melted butter, garlic, and parsley.
8. Toss the cooked chicken in the garlic butter sauce before serving.
9. Serve immediately on its own, over rice, or with potatoes.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the basket for the best crispiness.

Chicken thighs also work really well in this recipe.

Add red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.

Leftovers reheat beautifully in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.

 

Suggested Pairings

• White rice
• Roasted potatoes
• Mac and cheese
• Dinner rolls
• Fresh fruit
• Side salad