Golden Panko Crispy Ranch Air Fryer Nuggets
These Crispy Ranch Air Fryer Nuggets are the ultimate high-protein snack or meal. Using a panko and ranch herb coating, they deliver a massive crunch without the need for deep frying.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 ounce dry ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
1. Toss chicken pieces with ranch seasoning and let rest for 10 minutes.
2. Preheat air fryer to 390 Fahrenheit.
3. Place flour in a bag, egg in a bowl, and panko on a plate.
4. Coat chicken in flour, dip in beaten egg, then press firmly into panko crumbs.
5. Place nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
6. Spray lightly with olive oil spray.
7. Air fry for 4 minutes, flip, and spray again.
8. Cook for 4 to 5 more minutes until golden brown and 165 Fahrenheit internal.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure maximum crispiness.
Use a non-aerosol oil sprayer to protect your air fryer coating.
Press the panko firmly into the chicken so it stays attached during the air blast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 713mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 112mg
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