Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites
Description
Juicy, tender Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Bites made with just 3 ingredients. These keto and gluten-free chicken bites have crispy golden edges and are ready in about 20 minutes — perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or a high-protein snack.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix , 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- Optional: cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into even, 1-inch bite-size pieces.
- Add the chicken to a bowl and toss with the olive oil until lightly coated.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken and toss again until every piece is evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 2 minutes, garnish, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the basket — a single layer is key to crispy edges.
- Serve with a quick homemade Wingstop-style ranch or spicy buffalo ranch for dipping.
- Round out the plate with air fryer broccoli with ranch seasoning for a fully low-carb meal.
- Prefer whole breasts? Try the classic Air Fryer Ranch Chicken.
- Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F for 3–5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1041mgPotassium: 629mgVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg