Irresistible Air Fryer Crispy Ranch Popcorn Chicken for Kids in 30 Minutes
Make crispy ranch popcorn chicken in your air fryer. This kid-friendly recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix panko, Parmesan, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Dip chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook for 8 minutes.
- Flip chicken pieces and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cut chicken into even pieces for consistent cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with oil before cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg