Crispy Ramen-Crusted Chicken (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)

                                                             Perfectly golden ramen-crusted chicken served with BBQ sauce on a blue plate.

Ramen Chicken Recipe
Looking for a crispy, crunchy chicken recipe that’s super easy to make? Try this Ramen-Crusted Chicken—it's air-fried to golden perfection! Jace and I have been hooked on YouTube chef shows lately, and when we saw a ramen-crusted chicken recipe, we had to try our own version. It turned out better than expected, and we’re sharing it with you!

• Jace's Rating: 11/10 (not surprising since he loves both chicken and ramen! 😂)
• Total Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Family-Friendly: Absolutely!
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Best Served With: *Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce, Honey Mustard, or a simple dipping sauce! You can also serve with French fries, coleslaw or rice

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This recipe was fairly simple to make and added a lot more crunch than I expected. I used Bren's seasoning which is local to our area. I actually met the man who made the seasoning in our local market. He asked me if I tried it and I said "no" so I ended up purchasing some. His website can be found HERE and we used the Original Blend.

Don't Want to Use Ramen?
That's okay! This recipe isn't for everyone. You can also try panko breadcrumbs for a familiar taste or you can try my Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Popcorners Spicy Queso for another crunchy recipe.

Ingredients for Ramen-Crusted Chicken 🥢

• *1 package of Chicken Top Ramen (or any flavor)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 lb chicken breast tenders
• 1 tbsp Bren's seasoning 
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• Pepper, to taste

All ingredients for crispy ramen-crusted chicken laid out on a countertop, including ramen noodles, seasonings, and chicken tenders.

How to Make Crispy Chicken Tenders (Step-by-Step) 🔥
Step #1 Set out three bowls. 

Step #2 In the first bowl, add the crushed dry ramen noodles. I used a mallet and smashed them lightly on a plate. You can also use a rolling pin. 

Crushing ramen noodles with a mallet on a plate to create the crispy coating for chicken.

Step #3 In the second bowl add the flour, seasonings and powders, cornstarch, and the ramen seasoning packet.

Seasonings and flour mixture in a bowl, ready to coat the chicken for crispy ramen crust.

Step #4 In the third bowl, whisk the two eggs. Cut the chicken into thin tenders and preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees. 

Step #5 One by one, take the chicken pieces and dip them in the egg mixture, followed by the crunchy ramen mixture and add them to the Air Fryer. 

Chicken tenders coated in crushed ramen and seasoning, placed in the Air Fryer basket.

Step #6 Cook in the Air Fryer for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. 

Step #7 Serve immediately.

Close-up of crispy ramen-crusted chicken, served with dipping sauce on a plate.

Golden brown crispy ramen-crusted chicken fresh from the Air Fryer, ready to be served.

Storage & Reheating Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the Air Fryer at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes for best results.

Have you ever tried coating chicken in ramen? 🍜 Let me know in the comments! If you make this recipe, tag me on social media with #savvywithabbie—I’d love to see your version!

Try These Other Chicken Recipes 👩‍🍳
Crispy Mozzarella Chicken Tenders with Rice and Green Beans
Easy Chicken Hibachi Bowl
Easy Shredded Ranch Chicken

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