Description
Crispy Ranch Chicken delivers a crunchy, herb‑infused coating on tender air‑fried strips, perfect for quick weeknight meals. This easy recipe uses buttermilk‑marinated chicken, seasoned breadcrumbs, and a ranch seasoning blend, yielding golden bites in just minutes. Ideal for families, it pairs with dips, salads, or sides, and offers a healthier alternative to deep‑fried chicken without sacrificing flavor. Enjoy this crowd‑pleasing dish any night for a tasty, satisfying meal. Simply the best yet
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix breadcrumbs with ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken, coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with vegetable oil.
- Cook 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- use panko breadcrumbs and let coated chicken rest on a rack for a minute before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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