Description
This Air Fryer Ranch Chicken recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and crispy way to prepare boneless chicken thighs or breasts tossed in a zesty ranch seasoning mix. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, the chicken is juicy on the inside with a golden, seasoned crust, making it an easy and healthy main course option for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into even pieces
Seasoning
- 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
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F and allow it to preheat briefly to ensure even cooking.
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, dry ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are uniformly coated with the spices and oil.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding, which ensures crispy results.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook the chicken at 375°F for 16–18 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Rest and garnish: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, a fresh side salad, or over rice to create a complete and balanced meal.
- For a lower sodium alternative, substitute dry ranch seasoning with Greek yogurt ranch seasoning.
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut into even sizes for uniform cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for the crispiest texture.
