5 from 76 votes
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are bite-sized pieces of seasoned boneless chicken breast coated with hot sauce and panko breadcrumbs, air-fried to a crispy texture. The blend of garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper creates a balanced spice profile, while tossing the chicken in a classic buffalo hot sauce before coating offers tang and heat. Served with celery, carrots, and blue cheese dressing, they provide a snack or appetizer with familiar buffalo wing flavors in a healthier form.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
180 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless (skinless chicken breast (2 breasts))
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (use ground cayenne to make it hotter)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup seasoned panko (or gluten-free crumbs)
- olive oil spray form
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce, Frank's brand
- celery for serving, optional, celery stalks and carrot sticks, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
- carrot
- blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small bite sized chunks. Season with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and black pepper.
- Place panko in a small bowl. Place the hot sauce in another small bowl.
- Dip the chicken into the hot sauce a few at a time, then into the crumbs and place on the air fryer basket in a single layer, in batches if needed.
- Spray the top generously with olive oil and air fry 8 minutes at 400, flipping halfway and spraying the other side when you flip.
- Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9.5g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
501.5mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 501.5mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.