Ranch-Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These chicken nuggets are coated with dry ranch seasoning and panko breadcrumbs for a crisp, crunchy exterior and rich ranch flavor. Air frying keeps them lighter than deep-fried nuggets, while dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, or chipotle mayo make them a family-friendly lunch, dinner, or snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ranch-Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chicken in a bowl, sprinkle with ranch seasoning, and toss to combine. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- 2
Place flour in a resealable bag. Place egg in a small bowl and panko bread crumbs on a plate. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Place chicken into the bag and toss to coat. Lightly dip chicken into egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Roll chicken pieces in panko, pressing crumbs into the chicken.
- 4
Spray basket of the air fryer with oil and place chicken pieces inside, making sure not to overlap. You may have to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Lightly mist chicken with cooking spray.
- 5
Cook for 4 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and cook until chicken is no longer pink on the inside, about 4 more minutes. Serve immediately.
- Calories 312.54 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 29.23 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 39.21 g 14%
- Total Fat 2.86 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.86 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.79 mg High 35%
- Sodium 376.58 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.58 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 45.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.99 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ranch Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, Chicken Tenderloin, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 312.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ranch-Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, Chicken Tenderloin, Eggs, Olive Oil Cooking Spray. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ranch-Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ranch-Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ranch-Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Ranch-Seasoned Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 312.54 calories and 29.23 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 376.58 mg (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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