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Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites

Delicious Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites Recipe

These Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 244
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1.5 to 2-inch pieces
  • 1 ounce dry ranch salad dressing mix
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 serving olive oil cooking spray for spraying the air fryer basket

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place chicken in a bowl, sprinkle with ranch seasoning, and toss to combine. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Place flour in a resealable bag. Place egg in a small bowl and panko bread crumbs on a plate. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. Place chicken into the bag and toss to coat. Lightly dip chicken into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Roll chicken pieces in panko, pressing crumbs into the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Spray basket of the air fryer with oil and place chicken pieces inside, making sure not to overlap. Lightly mist chicken with cooking spray.
  2. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and cook until chicken is no longer pink on the inside, about 4 more minutes.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 25gFat: 4g

Notes

These chicken bites can be customized with different seasonings as per your taste. They store well in the fridge and can be reheated in the air fryer for extra crispiness.

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