Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites make for a perfect appetizer or snack. These bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a delicious mixture of panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan cheese, then air fried to golden perfection for a healthier twist on classic fried chicken bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Coating
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for even cooking.
- Prepare Breading Mixture: In a bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined for a flavorful coating.
- Coat Chicken in Egg: Dip each bite-sized piece of chicken breast into the beaten eggs, making sure they are fully coated to help the breading stick.
- Coat in Breadcrumb Mixture: Press the egg-coated chicken pieces into the breadcrumb mixture, coating thoroughly for a crispy crust.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated chicken bites in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the pieces with cooking spray to aid crisping.
- Air Fry: Cook for 10-12 minutes at 375°F, flipping the chicken bites halfway through to ensure even browning and thorough cooking.
- Serve: Once golden brown and cooked through, serve the chicken bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- You can substitute ranch seasoning with your preferred spice mix for different flavors.
- For a crispier texture, spray lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Serve with ranch dressing, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 4 oz chicken bites)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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