Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (24-32 oz)
- 4 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper

Air Fryer Ranch Crusted Chicken
Juicy chicken breast coated in a savory ranch seasoning crust, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
4
10 minprep time
15 mincook time
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts (4) dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine ranch seasoning mix (4 tablespoons) and panko breadcrumbs (1 cup).
- Drizzle olive oil (4 tablespoons) over the chicken breasts and rub to coat evenly.
- Season the chicken with salt (1 teaspoon) and pepper (1 teaspoon).
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
- Press the chicken breasts into the ranch-panko mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket, ensuring it's not overcrowded.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before serving.