Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe
These Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are a delicious and crispy snack or meal option that’s easy to make and healthier than traditional fried chicken.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken Bites:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- Cooking spray
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Apply the Breadcrumb Mixture: Coat the egg-dipped chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a good coating.
- Air Fry: 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: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken, Ranch Chicken Bites, Healthy Snack Recipe