Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites
A delightful and easy-to-make snack or main dish featuring crunchy, flavorful chicken bites with a ranch seasoning twist, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Main 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
- as needed Cooking spray For coating the air fryer basket
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine the 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 and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Cooking
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Serve these chicken bites as an appetizer with dipping sauces like ranch dressing or BBQ sauce, or enjoy them in a wrap or sandwich. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for a couple of hours before cooking. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.