Cracker Chicken Bites
Cracker Chicken Bites are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor! These bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in crushed crackers and baked (or fried) to perfection, making them a perfect appetizer, snack, or kid-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 sleeve (about 35) Ritz crackers, crushed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp milk
Optional Dipping Sauces:
- Ranch dressing
- Honey mustard
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- (For air fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).)
2. Make the Cracker Coating:
- In a bowl, mix crushed crackers, cheddar cheese (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Coat the Chicken:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat with the cracker mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
4. Bake or Air Fry:
- Oven Method: Place chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Fryer Method: Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces!
Notes
✔ Make It Extra Crispy: Use Panko breadcrumbs mixed with crackers.
✔ Spicy Version: Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper to the cracker coating.
✔ Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven at 375°F for 5 minutes.
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