Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites
Crunchy, bite-sized chicken coated in panko and ranch seasoning, cooked in the air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together panko, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan until evenly combined.
- Crack the eggs into another bowl and beat until smooth.
- Coat a piece of chicken in the beaten egg. Shake off any excess.
- Press the egg-coated chicken into the breadcrumb mixture so the crumbs adhere. Repeat until all pieces are coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if needed.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken bites with cooking spray to encourage browning.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the bites halfway through, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or game nights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg