Air Fryer Ranch Chicken
After about 15 minutes in the air fryer to cook these Air Fryer Ranch Chicken are tender on the inside, with a crisp, flavorful coating.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Marinating time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: air fryer, chicken, Family Favorite, healthy
Keyword: easy chicken recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 278kcal
- 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup plain japanese style panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1 ounce package dry ranch salad dressing mix
- Dipping sauce optional side
Place the chicken tenders and the buttermilk in a large plastic sealable bag. Remove as much air as possible and slosh chicken around in the buttermilk.
Let the chicken marinate on the counter for 45 minutes.
In a large, shallow bowl whisk together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and dry ranch salad dressing mix until well combined.
Remove a chicken tenderloin from the bag and press it into the breadcrumb mixture.
Flip the chicken tenderloin and press it gently into the mixture on the other side until the chicken is completely coated and then place it in the air fryer.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have an even layer of chicken in your air fryer with a little space in between each piece. Do not overcrowd your air fryer or the chicken will take longer to cook and will not color evenly. I cooked the chicken in two batches.
Cook chicken in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-16 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and the coating is a light brown. Flip the chicken after about 6 minutes, or once the top has gotten light brown and crispy, to get an even color and crisp on the chicken.
Serve hot with a dipping sauce, optional.
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1266mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 1mg