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Crispy air fryer ranch-crusted chicken bites served on a plate

Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites

These Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are quick to make, featuring a crispy coating and juicy chicken, perfect for any meal or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken bites
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Ensure even pieces for uniform cooking.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs For a crisp coating.
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix Add flavor to the crumbs.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For additional flavor.
  • 2 large eggs, beaten To help the coatings stick.
  • as needed Cooking spray For coating the air fryer basket.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well-coated.
  4. Coat the egg-dipped chicken pieces in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a good coating.
  5. Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Cooking
  1. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or ketchup.

Notes

For best results, cut chicken into even pieces and do not crowd the air fryer basket. Flip the chicken halfway through for even cooking.