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Crispy Super Bowl Hot Honey Ranch Chicken Bites

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Golden, crispy chicken bites glazed with spicy hot honey and tangy ranch, perfect for game day snacking. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with a sweet heat and creamy punch.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • Vegetable oil for frying (avocado oil preferred)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing (dairy-free if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken into 1 to 1.5 inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ranch seasoning, salt, and black pepper; whisk to combine.
  3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
  4. Dip each chicken piece into beaten eggs, then dredge in flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. For extra crunch, double dip by repeating egg and flour steps.
  5. Pour oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1.5 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry chicken pieces in batches, avoiding overcrowding, for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Flip halfway through.
  7. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels for a few minutes.
  8. Whisk together honey, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  9. Toss warm chicken bites gently in the hot honey ranch sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. Double dredge for extra crunch. Use oil with high smoke point like avocado or peanut oil. Reheat leftovers in oven to keep crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: chicken bites, hot honey, ranch, game day, crispy chicken, finger food, Super Bowl snack

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