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### 👩🍳 **Instructions:**
1. **Preheat your oven** to 400°F (200°C), or get your air fryer ready.
2. In one bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Place bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment or into your air fryer basket.
5. **Bake for 18–20 minutes** (or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes), until golden and crispy.
6. In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheese over the bites and return to heat until melty.
7. Serve hot, garnished with herbs and maybe a side of dipping sauce (honey mustard or ranch? Yes, please).
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### 😍 **Why Everyone Loves These Bites**
– **Crispy outside, juicy inside**
– Kid-friendly and adult-approved
– Great for **snacks, appetizers, or full meals**
– Totally customizable (spicy version? Add chili flakes or hot sauce to the mix)
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### 🧄 **Bonus Tip: Add Flavor Layers**
Mix a little garlic butter or sriracha into the cheese before topping the bites for that “how is this so good?!” moment.
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### 🎉 **Make It a Party**
Hosting friends or a game night? Double the batch. These disappear faster than you can say “just one more.” Serve with toothpicks, a variety of dips, and watch them vanish.
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### 📝 Final Thoughts
These crispy cheesy chicken bites are more than just a recipe—they’re a game-changer for your dinner routine. Easy to prep, impossible to resist, and always a hit. Whether you’re cooking for two or feeding a crowd, this is one dish you’ll make on repeat.
Fair warning: make extra. You’ll thank us later.
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Want a vegetarian version or a spicy twist? Just ask—I’ve got ideas!
