Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are a perfect snack or appetizer. Tender chicken breast pieces are coated in a zesty ranch seasoning and Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, then air fried to golden perfection for a healthier twist on classic fried chicken bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Breading
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Mix the breading: In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Coat the chicken in egg: Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, making sure each piece is fully coated to help the breading stick.
- Apply the breadcrumb mixture: Dredge the egg-coated chicken pieces into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure a thorough coating.
- Arrange for air frying: Place the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray to promote crispiness.
- Air fry the chicken bites: Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh chicken breast and cut pieces to uniform size for even cooking.
- If you prefer extra crispy bites, you can spray them with a little more cooking spray before the second half of cooking.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily; cook in batches so the air fryer basket isn’t overcrowded.
- Leftover chicken bites can be reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to regain crispiness.
- Try different seasoning mixes or add herbs like garlic powder or paprika to customize the flavor.
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