Description
Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken bites with a ranch dressing and breadcrumb coating, made healthier in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ranch dressing with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the ranch mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Roll the coated chicken in breadcrumbs for an even crunch.
- Arrange the breaded chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray the bites lightly with cooking spray for golden brown crispiness.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve hot with additional ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Use fresh chicken for the best flavor. Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken bites, ranch crusted chicken, healthy snacks, easy recipes