Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    429 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

These air fryer buffalo chicken nuggets are made healthier using our air fryer, but still have that classic crunchy outside covered in tangy and spicy buffalo sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

For chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg

For buffalo sauce:

  • cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

For chicken:

  1. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and set it aside. 
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. 
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. 
  4. Dip the chicken pieces (a few at a time) into the dry mix, then into the wet mix, and back into the dry mix again. 
  5. Place the breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer and spray them lightly with olive oil spray. 
  6. Cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees F, then flip the chicken and spray them again with olive oil spray. 
  7. Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes or until the chicken is crisp and registers 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. 

For buffalo sauce:

  1. Combine the hot sauce, butter, and garlic powder in a small saucepan set over medium heat. 
  2. Whisk to combine and then remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. 
  3. Cooling the buffalo sauce before adding it to the chicken will help keep the coating on the chicken crispy. Adding a hot sauce to the breaded chicken will result in a soggy coating. 
  4. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onion and serve immediately. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 763mg (32%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 763mg 32%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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

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