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Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites

Name: Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (diced); 2-3 tablespoons oil; 1 package ranch dry seasoning mix

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This is one of my favorite Air Fryer Recipes for a healthy, gluten-free, and low-carb meal, Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites. So, easy to make and so tasty when made in the air fryer.

My son has celaic disesae so I am always looking for an easy lucnh for him to eat, but of course it has to be tasty too. This recipe is perfect for the air fyrer, with only 3 ingredienst you can have a tsaty meal on the table in minutes! And the chicken crisps up so nicely with the air fryer.

I served these on top of a great big salad, and it’s so healthy and amazing. I love healthy meals in the air fryer. If you do not want to serve this over salad, it is great with some of my great air fryer side dishes, such as Air Fryer Sweet Potato French Fries or even an Air Fryer Baked Potato.

How To Make Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites

All you need to make this recipe is three ingredients and an air fryer.

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
Olive Oil
Ranch Dry Seasoning Mix

Start by cutting your chicken into 1 inch pieces, then in a large bowl, toss together the chicken, olive oil and dry ranch dressing.

Spread the coated chicken into the air fryer basket, single layer, and set the temperature to 370 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes. Shaking the basket several times during the cooking process.

Some Common Questions Asked About This Recipe and Making Chicken In the Air Fryer

What To Serve With Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites?

You can serve this with anything; it’s such a great and quick alternative to coated chicken nuggets, the ranch seasoning mix adds so much flavor. Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve this with;

What Seasoning Mix Did You Use?

Today, I used a simple packaged mix, Hidden Valley’s Ranch Dressing, sold in either a box or a package. It is located in the grocery store in the salad dressing aisle.

Can You Use Other Cuts Of Chicken?

Some other great ideas are boneless, chicken thighs, chicken tenders, and even a whole chicken. YOu will have to alter the cooking times based on the size of the chicken you are using.

Can I Freeze These Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites?

Yes, this is a great recipe to make ahead of time and then freeze. To freeze, you can either do it before or after air frying. This makes a great meal prep ideal, and since it’s both kid-friendly and gluten-free, it’s the perfect item to stock up your freezer.

Can I Double This Recipe?

Yes, absolutely! My kids truly love this recipe, and I love it when I can make a meal that the entire family eats. So, double it, and it does amazing the next day when reheating. Simply delicious!

Can you put raw chicken in an air fryer?

Yes, the air fryer acts as an oven. It is the perfect device to cook a great piece of raw chicken.

Place the chicken into the air fryer basket, and then set time and temperature based on the chicken you are cooking.

The internal temperature of chicken needs to be at least 165 degrees F, before removing it.

How do I keep chicken from sticking in my air fryer?

If you find that your chicken is sticking to the basket, spray it with cooking spray before adding your chicken to the basket.

Is air fryer chicken good?

Air fryer cooked to absolute perfection is juicy and tender. You can not ask for a better piece of cooked chicken.

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