Description
This Air Fryer Ranch Chicken recipe features juicy, tender boneless chicken breasts coated in a flavorful ranch seasoning and crispy Italian-style breadcrumbs. Cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, this dish is a healthier, quick, and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort flavor with less oil and mess.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Coating
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and lightly spray the basket with oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and slice each breast in half lengthwise to create even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Mix the coating: On a plate, combine the ranch seasoning mix and Italian style breadcrumbs thoroughly.
- Beat the eggs: Crack the eggs into a shallow dish and whisk them with a fork until fully blended.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb and ranch mixture.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket with space between each piece to ensure proper air circulation. Spray the top with oil spray if desired for extra crispiness.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook the chicken at 350°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F checked with a meat thermometer.
- Rest and serve: Carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise for even thickness to ensure quicker, even cooking and better texture.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow hot air to circulate and get a crisp coating.
- You can use cooking spray instead of olive oil to reduce fat content while maintaining crispiness.
- Letting the cooked chicken rest helps retain juices and improves flavor.
