Description
This Air Fryer Ranch Chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken without the guilt. Perfectly seasoned with ranch seasoning and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, it’s a delicious main course option for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into even pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 16–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest and garnish: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve with roasted veggies, a side salad, or over rice for a complete meal.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt ranch seasoning for a lower sodium version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
