Meat and Poultry

Ultimate Air Fryer Nuggets: Crispy Ranch Perfection!

These air fried nuggets are healthier than deep fried, and have tons of flavor! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, honey mustard, or chipotle mayo. I like to use a Misto® sprayer with my own oil, but feel free to use regular cooking spray. Use different varieties of ranch mix (spicy, dill, etc) to change up the flavor.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1poundchicken tenders, cut into 1.5 to 2-inch pieces

  • 1(1 ounce) packagedry ranch salad dressing mix

  • 2tablespoonsflour

  • 1egg, lightly beaten

  • 1cuppanko bread crumbs

  • 1 servingolive oil cooking spray

Cooking Directions

  1. Place chicken in a bowl, sprinkle with ranch seasoning, and toss to combine. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

  2. Place flour in a resealable bag. Place egg in a small bowl and panko bread crumbs on a plate. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  3. Place chicken into the bag and toss to coat. Lightly dip chicken into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Roll chicken pieces in panko, pressing crumbs into the chicken.

  4. Spray basket of the air fryer with oil and place chicken pieces inside, making sure not to overlap. You may have to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Lightly mist chicken with cooking spray.

  5. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and cook until chicken is no longer pink on the inside, about 4 more minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g 		5%
Saturated Fat
1g 		5%
Cholesterol
112mg 		37%
Sodium
713mg 		31%
Total Carbohydrate
25g 		9%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
31g
Vitamin C
1mg 		7%
Calcium
20mg 		2%
Iron
1mg 		7%
Potassium
345mg 		7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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