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Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites

Crispy and flavorful chicken bites coated in ranch seasoning, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Bites
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix or homemade ranch seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces and buttermilk. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let excess drip off.
  2. Coat each piece of chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Air Fry Chicken
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
  2. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.

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