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Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites – Easy Family Comfort Food

Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites

These Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites are crispy, juicy, and full of flavor — the perfect quick appetizer or weeknight dinner. Coated in a crunchy ranch-seasoned panko crust, they cook up golden and delicious in minutes using your air fryer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Bites
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • cooking spray for coating

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer
    Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) while you prepare the chicken.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Coating
    In a medium bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning mix, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Step 3: Coat the Chicken
    Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s well-coated. Then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks.
  4. Step 4: Arrange in the Air Fryer
    Place the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray them with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
  5. Step 5: Air Fry
    Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
  6. Step 6: Serve
    Remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mix. These chicken bites also work great in wraps or over salads for a crispy protein boost.