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Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Recipe

Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Recipe

This Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Recipe produces crispy, flavorful chicken breasts coated with ranch seasoning and corn flakes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 pieces
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 5 ounces each
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing seasoning mix
  • ¾ cup crushed corn flakes
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease the air fryer tray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ranch dressing seasoning mix, crushed corn flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
  • Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, coating it thoroughly. Then place the buttered chicken into the corn flake mixture and toss to coat all sides well.
  • After coating all chicken breasts, sprinkle any remaining corn flake seasoning mixture over the top of each piece to enhance the flavor and crunch.
  • Place the coated chicken breasts into the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer. Air fry for 10 minutes, then carefully flip each chicken breast and air fry for an additional 8 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) ensuring doneness.
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Enjoy your crispy and flavorful ranch chicken!

Notes

Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to guarantee it is safely cooked through. Use fresh corn flakes and finely grate the Parmesan for the best crust texture. For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to the seasoning mix. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and the thickness of the chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Air Fryer, chicken, dinner, easy recipe, Healthy, ranch
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