Crispy Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites
A healthy twist on classic chicken bites, featuring a crispy panko crust and savory ranch seasoning, made effortlessly in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (olive oil or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, coating them well.
- Transfer egg-coated chicken to 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 spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
