“35-Minute Air Fryer Ranch Jalapeño Chicken Thigh Bites: Irresistibly Crispy”
Crispy, flavorful chicken thigh bites with a ranch and jalapeño kick, cooked perfectly in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken thighs, ranch dressing, olive oil, jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in the marinade.
- Double the batch for meal prep—reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg