Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are a perfect appetizer or snack. Tender chicken breast pieces are coated in a zesty ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs before being air fried to golden perfection. Enjoy these juicy bites with your favorite dipping sauce for an easy, guilt-free treat.
- 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
Coating
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crisping the chicken bites perfectly.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and grated Parmesan cheese. This mixture will give your chicken a flavorful and crunchy crust.
- Dip Chicken in Egg: Dip each bite-sized piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, coating them thoroughly. This helps the breadcrumb mixture stick to the chicken.
- Coat with Breadcrumbs: Immediately coat each egg-dipped chicken piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so the coating adheres well and forms a crispy crust.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Lightly spray them with cooking spray to promote browning and crispiness.
- Air Fry Chicken: Air fry the chicken bites at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. Flip them halfway through to cook evenly until they are golden brown and fully cooked inside.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the ranch-crusted chicken bites hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Lightly spraying cooking spray helps achieve a crispy crust without deep frying.
- You can substitute ranch seasoning with your favorite dry herb mix for different flavors.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for crispiness.
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