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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe

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.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  2. Mix the cup of buttermilk and hot sauce in a medium bowl. Add the chicken pieces and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. Mix the flour, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
  4. Put ½ cup buttermilk in another bowl.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F for 3 minutes. Then, spray the air fryer basket with some oil to prevent sticking.
  8. Put the chicken in the basket. Don't stack it, and make sure there is room for air to circulate.
  9. Spray the chicken with oil to coat the top. Air fry at 370 F for 5 minutes.
  10. Check the chicken. If there is visible flour on top, spray it with more oil.
  11. Flip the chicken with tongs and air fry it for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer and verify it has reached 165 F.
  13. 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

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

% 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.