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Air Fryer Pretzel Chicken Bites

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Erin

Published:

January 26, 2019

Updated:

August 16, 2023

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We are only 8 days away from Super Bowl Sunday! What’s on the menu for your party?? I love a good spread of finger foods for game day, but you know I like to make sure I’m still getting my protein in. That’s why I whipped up these Air Fryer Pretzel Crusted Chicken Bites! The pretzels really do add a layer of extra flavor that you would miss out on with regular old bread crumbs. Plus you get the added benefit of an extra snack for the table – pretzels!

  • Air Fryer Pretzel Chicken Bites
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  • Korean Spicy Ketchup
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  • Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
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I used chicken tenderloins for these chicken bites because they are so much better to bite into than chicken breast. They pull apart easily, making them perfect for finger food. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can certainly bake them in the oven BUT…let’s be real. You should just jump on the air fryer band wagon. They are awesome and make some amazing crispy, crunchy snacks. This is the air fryer I have!

Don’t forget to add some veggies and dipping sauces on the side! I made a spicy Korean ketchup and a Greek yogurt ranch dip. I also printed off some Game Day pennants and little customizable food tents. You can get those here!

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Air Fryer Pretzel Chicken Bites

Prep: 20 minutes mins
Cook: 8 minutes mins
Total: 28 minutes mins
Servings: 7 servings (about 5 pieces per serving)
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Servings: 7 servings (about 5 pieces per serving)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup pretzels, (40 grams)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp whole wheat flour, (21 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

  • Cut chicken tenderloins into bite size pieces.  Pre-heat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • Add eggs to a small shallow dish and whisk.  Set aside.
  • Add pretzels, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika to a food processor and pulse until the pretzel pieces are roughly 1/8″ diameter or smaller.  Pour into a shallow dish.
  • Dip chicken pieces into eggs, then dip into pretzel mixture and press the flour coating onto the chicken.  Repeat with all chicken pieces.
  • Arrange coated chicken pieces in air fryer in a single layer, trying to avoid having them touch (you may need to do this in more than one batch).  Spray lightly with coconut or olive oil.  Air fry for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with dipping sauces and fresh veggies.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 106kcal (5%), Carbohydrates: 7g (2%), Protein: 16g (32%), Fat: 2g (3%), Cholesterol: 72mg (24%), Sodium: 147mg (6%), Potassium: 37mg (1%), Fiber: 1g (4%)

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Korean Spicy Ketchup

Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup ketchup, (2 oz)
  • 2 tbsp gochuchang, (1 oz)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar, (11 grams)
  • 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (0.25 oz)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger, (2.3 grams)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients and serve.

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Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
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Ingredients

  • 5.3 oz plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp fresh chopped dill
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Ranch Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Optional: Fresh chives for topping

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients and serve.

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