Air Fryer Ranch Chicken
Beyond easy to make, this Air Fryer Ranch Chicken is a simple recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or even an appetizer!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 228kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray
Chicken Brine
- 2/3 cup pickle juice
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
For Serving
- ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Air fryer to 360℉.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pickle juice and buttermilk. Add your chicken tenders to the bowl, and make sure they are completely covered. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- After brining the chicken, drain the brine from the bowl and toss the chicken tenders in olive oil. Then add the ranch seasoning, parmesan, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is fully coated.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or line it with Air fryer parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the seasoned chicken tenders on top and spray with olive oil. Then air fry for 8 minutes, flip and cook for another 6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
- Top with ranch dressing and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1409mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.