Description
These Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with ranch flavor! Perfect as a quick dinner, snack, or appetizer everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 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 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to help coating stick.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange chicken bites in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or honey mustard.
Notes
- Use pre-cut chicken tenders for faster prep.
- Adjust cooking time depending on the size of the bites and your air fryer model.
- For extra crunch, lightly spray the chicken bites with oil before air frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American