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Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites: Easy & Flavorful Treats

Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are a crispy, tender, and flavorful snack, perfect for busy home cooks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer, main dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bites
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • to taste cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well-coated.
  • Coat the egg-dipped chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a good coating.
  • Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For a spicy variation, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture. Swap the panko breadcrumbs for gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option. Herbs like thyme, oregano, or parsley can be mixed into the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor. If you don't have an air fryer, bake the chicken bites at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites, air fryer recipes, chicken bites, gluten-free, ranch chicken, snacks
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