Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    247 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites

Crispy and flavorful with the zesty kick of Buffalo sauce, this recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites is a breaded twist on boneless wings that uses a lot less oil than frying. Great for game day!

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins , tendons removed and chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder , divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder , divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika , divided
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt , divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper , divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot)
  • Oil cooking spray

For the Sauce and to Serve

  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
  • Celery and Carrot Sticks , for serving
  • ranch dressing , for dipping OR
  • buttermilk blue cheese dressing , for dipping
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Instructions

Bread and Air Fry the Chicken

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Prepare 3 shallow bowls or trays for breading.
  2. In the first bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. In the second bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce.
  4. In the third bowl, combine the panko with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Dip your chicken pieces into the flour mixture to lightly coat them on all sides. Then, dip them into the egg mixture, letting any excess egg drip back into the bowl. Finally, roll them in the breadcrumb mixture, firmly pressing to adhere the crumbs to the chicken pieces.
  6. Working in batches, add the chicken to your air fryer in a single layer and lightly spray with a neutral, high-heat cooking oil, like vegetable oil. Cook each batch for 8 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until golden and crispy. The internal temperature should read at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Sauce and Serve

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Buffalo sauce and the melted butter. Add in the hot air-fried chicken bites and use a spoon or rubber spatula to gently but thoroughly toss them in the sauce to coat.
  2. Serve the Buffalo Chicken Bites with celery and carrot sticks, with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • *Nutrition estimate does not include extras or dipping sauces.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25recipe Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 2857mg (119%) Potassium 496mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 438IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 2857mg 119%
Potassium 496mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 438IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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