Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
38 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe
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Turn up the heat with Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders! The perfect blend of crunch and zesty buffalo flavor, made healthier in the air fryer.
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenders
For the marinade
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
For the dipping and coating
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buffalo chicken sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the cup of buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add the chicken pieces and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours.
- Mix the flour, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Put ½ cup buttermilk in another bowl.
- Take a chicken strip from the marinade. Dip it into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, then the flour again. Set it on a wire rack.
- Continue to dip the chicken. The breading will stick better if the pieces rest on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before air frying.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F for 3 minutes. Then, spray the air fryer basket with some oil to prevent sticking.
- Put the chicken in the basket. Don't stack it, and make sure there is room for air to circulate.
- Spray the chicken with oil to coat the top. Air fry at 370 F for 5 minutes.
- Check the chicken. If there is visible flour on top, spray it with more oil.
- Flip the chicken with tongs and air fry it for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer and verify it has reached 165 F.
- Put the chicken on a plate and brush it with the Buffalo sauce.
Notes
- Tenderloins are great for this recipe. They're the perfect size for bite-sized snacking and cook evenly in the air fryer. Or use boneless chicken breasts and slice them thinly.
- Don't skip preheating the air fryer. It ensures a crispy, golden exterior on your chicken tenders. Just a few minutes should do the trick!
- Tenderloins are great for this recipe. They're the perfect size for bite-sized snacking and cook evenly in the air fryer. Or use boneless chicken breasts and slice them thinly.
- Don't skimp on the Buffalo sauce. Coat the tenders thoroughly in the sauce and then add another layer. More is better.
- Don't skip preheating the air fryer. It ensures a crispy, golden exterior on your chicken tenders. Just a few minutes should do the trick!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
2551mg
(106%)
Potassium
839mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
721IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 2551mg | 106% |
| Potassium | 839mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 721IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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