Air Fryer Chicken Bites (Frozen)

• 1 portion of frozen chicken bites (seasoned and frozen raw)
  

• Optional: Flavour Bomb or sauce for serving

1. If you don’t already have frozen bites: cut fresh chicken thighs or breasts into bite-sized pieces, toss with oil and your favourite seasoning or spice mix, and freeze in a zip-top bag.
2. When ready to cook, take them straight from the freezer—no thawing needed.
3. Place in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
4. Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
5. Check that the pieces are fully cooked (juices run clear or internal temp reaches 75°C/165°F).
6. Serve as-is or toss with a Flavour Bomb like gochujang butter or pesto.

These crispy chicken bites are your flavour base—just add a few fast sides and you’ve got a complete, satisfying meal. Here’s how to build it:

• Grains: Toss into a bowl with a warm lentil pouch, spoon over garlic butter beans, or pair with microwave brown rice for a grounding, blood sugar–friendly base.
• Veg: Keep it simple with air-fried green beans, roasted carrots, or a quick salad with lemony dressing and crunch.

• Prep on a good day, win on a hard one. Dice chicken, toss with oil and seasoning, then freeze flat in a zip-top bag.
• Portion them out so you can cook only what you need—no thinking, no waste.
• Add the date and flavour (e.g. “Gochujang Bites – April 12”) on the bag so future-you doesn’t have to guess.
• Keeping a couple of prepped bags in the freezer means you always have protein ready to go—even if you forgot to shop, plan, or defrost anything.