This Air Fryer Crispy Buttered Ranch Chicken is a quick and flavorful recipe made with tender chicken strips coated in a crispy Parmesan ranch crust.
Cooked in the air fryer, this recipe gives you a crunchy texture using less oil, making it perfect for easy dinners, high-protein meals, and family-friendly recipes.
Ready in about 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or simple meal prep.
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Ingredients
• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions (Air Fryer Method)
1. Prepare the coating
In a shallow bowl, mix:
• panko breadcrumbs
• Parmesan cheese
• ranch seasoning
• garlic powder
• paprika
• salt and pepper
2. Coat the chicken
Dip each chicken strip into melted butter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Then press into the breadcrumb mixture until evenly covered.
3. Preheat the air fryer
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
4. Air fry
Place chicken strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on thickness.
5. Serve
Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Optional dipping sauces
• ranch dressing
• honey mustard
• garlic sauce
• spicy mayo
For best crispy results, using a quality air fryer helps cook the chicken evenly with less oil.
You can view the recommended air fryer here:
👉🏻https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSZ7WBYW/?tag=mamaminimeals-20
Nutrition & Details (approx.)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
High protein
Air fryer recipe
Easy dinner
