Description
These Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites are crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. Coated in ranch-seasoned panko and Parmesan, they cook up perfectly golden and juicy in just 10 minutes. The ideal snack, appetizer, or easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
Cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
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In a bowl, mix panko, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan.
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Dip chicken pieces in eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
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Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
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Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
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Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chicken size matters: Try to cut the chicken into even-sized pieces so they cook evenly. Smaller pieces will cook faster and get crispier.
- Don’t skip the spray: A light mist of cooking spray helps achieve that golden-brown crunch. Use an oil spray without propellants to protect your air fryer.
- Breadcrumb tips: Panko breadcrumbs give a lighter, crispier texture than traditional breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, toast them briefly in a dry pan before using.
- Ranch seasoning: You can use a store-bought ranch packet or make your own with dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Parmesan quality: Use freshly grated Parmesan if possible—it melts and crisps up better than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: american
