Crispy Ramen-Crusted Chicken (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)

Recipe and photos by Abbie Guerrero , food blogger and creator of Savvy with Abbie. All photos original.

Ramen-Crusted Chicken (Crispy Air Fryer Dinner You'll Love!)

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!

Crispy, crunchy, and full of flavor! This easy Ramen-Crusted Chicken recipe makes a fun, delicious dinner in just 20 minutes.

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

• 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! Also pairs well with French fries, coleslaw, or rice.

A Local Seasoning

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.

Try These Other Chicken Recipes 👩‍🍳

• Crispy Mozzarella Chicken Tenders with Rice and Green Beans
• Easy Chicken Hibachi Bowl
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Don't Want to Use Ramen?

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

Ingredients for Ramen-Crusted Chicken 🥢

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• *1 package of Chicken Top Ramen (or any flavor)
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 lb chicken breast tenders
• 1 tbsp Bren's seasoning
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• Pepper, to taste

Notes: For extra crunch, mix crushed ramen with a bit of panko or Corn Flakes. You can also season the flour with cayenne or smoked paprika for more flavor. If you prefer baking, cook at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

All ingredients for crispy ramen-crusted chicken laid out on a countertop

How to Make Crispy Chicken Tenders (Step-by-Step) 🔥

✓ Step #1: Set out three bowls – You’ll need one bowl for crushed ramen, one for the flour mixture, and one for eggs.

✓ Step #2: Crush the ramen – In the first bowl, add the crushed dry ramen noodles. I used a mallet to smash them lightly on a plate. A rolling pin works too!

Crushing ramen noodles with a mallet on a plate

✓ Step #3: Mix the dry ingredients – In the second bowl, combine flour, seasonings, cornstarch, and the ramen seasoning packet.

Seasonings and flour mixture in a bowl

✓ Step #4: Prep the eggs and chicken – In the third bowl, whisk the two eggs. Cut the chicken into thin tenders. Preheat the Air Fryer to 350°F.

✓ Step #5: Coat the chicken – Dip each chicken piece in egg, then dredge in the ramen mixture. Place in the Air Fryer basket.

Chicken tenders coated in crushed ramen in an Air Fryer basket

✓ Step #6: Cook – Air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

✓ Step #7: Serve – Serve immediately with dipping sauce or your favorite sides!

Close-up of crispy ramen-crusted chicken, served with dipping sauce

Golden brown crispy ramen-crusted chicken fresh from the Air Fryer

How to Store & Reheat

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the Air Fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes for best results.

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