# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Mixture
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, finely shredded (about 8.8 oz)
02 - ½ cup cream cheese, softened (about 2.1 oz)
03 - ¼ cup ranch dressing (2 fl oz)
04 - 1 large egg
05 - ¼ cup chopped fresh scallions (about 0.5 oz)
06 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Breading
12 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (2.1 oz)
13 - ½ cup plain breadcrumbs (1.1 oz)
14 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
15 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ For Air Frying
16 - Olive oil spray
# Instructions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, egg, scallions, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until fully blended.
02 - In a shallow dish, blend panko, plain breadcrumbs, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper if using.
03 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and mold into small oval croquettes. Repeat until all mixture is used.
04 - Roll each croquette in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure even coverage.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
06 - Place croquettes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and lightly spray with olive oil.
07 - Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until croquettes are golden brown and crisp.
08 - Serve immediately with extra ranch dressing or preferred dipping sauce.
