Description
Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are a quick, crunchy snack made with chicken breast, eggs, ranch seasoning, Panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. The air fryer creates a golden crust without deep frying, delivering a healthier yet indulgent bite perfect for parties, game nights, or a protein‑rich snack. Easy to prepare in under 15 minutes, this recipe offers a flavorful, low‑mess option that satisfies cravings for crispy chicken while keeping calories in check.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast
- cut into bite‑size cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- grated
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
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- Preheat Air Fryer
Set to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken
Cube the chicken breast into 1‑inch pieces.
- Whisk Eggs
Beat eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- Mix Coating
Combine Panko, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan.
- Coat Chicken
Dip each cube in egg, then roll in breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange in Basket
Place coated bites in a single layer, spray lightly.
- Cook
Air fry 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve
Enjoy hot with your favorite dip.
Notes
- For extra crispness, toast Panko before mixing. Use an instant‑read thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F. Freeze uncooked coated bites for later use
- add two minutes to cooking time when cooking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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