Description
Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, flavored with ranch seasoning, making them a perfect snack or meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and patting them dry.
- Make the coating mixture by combining ranch seasoning, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken pieces with olive oil in a separate bowl.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Air fry the chicken bites in a single layer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and crispy.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until heated through.
- For freezing, do so before cooking and thaw before air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken Bites, Ranch, Appetizer, Snack