Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe
These Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are a flavorful and crispy snack or meal option that is sure to please both kids and adults alike. The crunchy panko and Parmesan crust seasoned with zesty ranch flavors makes these chicken bites irresistible. Plus, they are air-fried for a healthier twist, cutting down on excess oil while still delivering that satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Prepare the coating: In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: Coat the egg-dipped chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a good coating.
- Air fry: Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Bites, Ranch Chicken Bites, Air Fryer Recipes, Easy Chicken Recipe
