Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are a tasty snack or meal option with less oil for a healthier twist.
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 bowl, combine the panko, ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, making sure they are well coated.
- Coat the egg-dipped chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
- Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk before coating. Customize with different spices or cheeses if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: chicken bites, air fryer, ranch seasoning, appetizers, healthy snacks