Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe
These Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are crispy, flavorful, and perfectly bite-sized. Coated in a zesty ranch seasoning and Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, then air fried to golden perfection, they make an ideal appetizer or snack that’s both easy to prepare and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the chicken bites evenly and quickly.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and grated Parmesan cheese. This mixture will add a crispy, flavorful crust to the chicken.
- Dip Chicken in Eggs: Take each bite-sized piece of chicken and dip it into the beaten eggs, fully coating each piece to help the breadcrumb mixture stick.
- Coat Chicken Pieces: Roll the egg-coated chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well to each bite.
- Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Place the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding for even cooking. Lightly spray the bites with cooking spray to promote browning and crispiness.
- Air Fry: Cook the chicken bites in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure an even golden brown crust and fully cooked chicken inside.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to maintain crispiness.
- Use cooking spray to get a golden and crispy crust without frying in oil.
- Feel free to substitute ranch seasoning with your favorite spice blend.
- Serve with ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce for extra flavor.
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