Description
Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Ranch Chicken recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The chicken tenders are coated in a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and ranch seasoning, then air fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Coating:
- 1/2 cup plain Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1 ounce package dry ranch salad dressing mix
Dipping Sauce (optional side):
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken tenderloins and buttermilk in a sealable bag, remove air, and marinate for 45 minutes.
- Prepare Coating: Mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing mix in a shallow bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Press chicken tenderloin into breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Repeat for all pieces.
- Air Fry: Place coated chicken in the air fryer, ensuring space between each piece. Cook at 350°F for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve: Serve hot with optional dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1266mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
