This simple Air Fryer Ritz Chicken recipe came together when I realized I hadn’t planned dinner. I grabbed a few pantry staples and whipped this up just in time to feed my hungry family.
Despite how easy it is, the flavor is big — thanks to the crunchy Ritz cracker coating. It was so tasty I didn’t even need sauce, and that’s saying a lot since I usually dunk everything!
How to Make Air Fryer Ritz Chicken
Start by pulsing a sleeve of Ritz crackers in a blender or food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs. If you don’t have either, place the crackers in a gallon plastic bag and crush them with your hands or a rolling pin — that works fine too.
Combine the cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
Trim a pound of chicken breasts and cut into thin strips or bite-size nuggets. Crack an egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork. Set up a simple breading station: egg bowl, Ritz-Parmesan mixture, and the chicken near the air fryer.
Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg, then press into the cracker mixture so it’s evenly coated. Place the breaded pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between them for air circulation.
Lightly spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray to help them turn golden and crisp. Air fry at 400°F for about 15 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through if your fryer recommends it. That’s enough time to finish cleaning up the kitchen or toss together a quick side.
When the cooking time is up, you’ll have golden, crispy chicken with a delicious buttery-cracker crust. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, or enjoy them plain — they’re great either way.
These are crunchy, flavorful, and kid-friendly — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Dig in to crisp, crunchy Air Fryer Ritz Chicken — with or without sauce, it’s delicious.
If you like this Air Fryer Chicken, you might also enjoy these easy recipes
Air Fryer Cap’n Crunch Chicken
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Air Fryer Mexican Hot Dogs
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Air Fryer Ritz Chicken
Strips of chicken coated in Ritz cracker crumbs and Parmesan, air fried to crispy golden brown.
Main Course
American
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- kosher salt, pepper
- 1 egg
- nonstick cooking spray
- Optional: dipping sauce of choice
Instructions
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Cut the chicken into thin strips or bite-size pieces and set aside.
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Pulse the Ritz crackers in a food processor or blender until they are breadcrumb-like. If you don’t have one, crush them in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin or cup.
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Mix the cracker crumbs with Parmesan, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper until combined.
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Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
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Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, coat with the Ritz mixture, then place in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
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Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Serve with a dipping sauce if desired.
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