Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites
If you’re on the hunt for a quick, delicious meal that everyone will love, look no further than these Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a fun appetizer for gatherings, this recipe combines a crispy panko coating with savory ranch seasoning to create a flavor explosion in each bite. Plus, air frying means you can enjoy all the crunch without the added oil of traditional frying. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for extra yum and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 your air fryer to 375°F to ensure even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken piece in beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket; spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken bites (100g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 130mg