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Healthy Crispy Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tender Cups

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A healthier, crispy air fryer recipe for ranch-seasoned chicken tenders served in mini phyllo or wonton cups, perfect for snacks or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) chicken tenders, trimmed of excess fat
  • ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup (about 100 grams) panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray) for misting
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 mini phyllo or wonton cups (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken tenders with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning mix; stir until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Dip each chicken tender into the yogurt mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the panko-Parmesan mix, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray. Place coated tenders in a single layer without overcrowding and mist tops lightly with oil spray.
  6. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. While chicken cooks, place mini phyllo or wonton cups in a muffin tin to keep upright.
  8. Cut cooked chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces if needed and nestle inside the cups. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Lightly mist with oil spray to help browning. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for best results. Flip tenders halfway through cooking. Can coat chicken up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 5-6 minutes to maintain crispness. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free panko and dairy-free yogurt for dairy-free version.

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