Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken (with Grill Option!)

Name: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken (with Grill Option!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts; 1/3 cup Frank's buffalo wing sauce (80g); 2 Tbsp honey (42g); 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g); 2 tsp each: salt, paprika, garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
6
Calories
159 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken (with Grill Option!)

Heidi Hunt

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This Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken is seriously such a good staple! A great recipe for meal prep and so many yummy ways to use it. Grill or air fry this buffalo chicken and use for sandwiches, salads, or wraps all week!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts about 3 large breasts
1/3 cup Frank's buffalo wing sauce (80g) plus more for brushing
2 Tbsp honey (42g)
2 Tbsp olive oil (30g)
2 tsp each: salt, paprika, garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

Pound the chicken to an even thickness if needed. Then go to butterfly chicken, but cut in half completely down the middle to make two thinner breasts from each breast (i.e. my 3 large breasts made 6 breasts).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, honey, oil, and all the salt and seasonings. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (no more than 12 hours).

To Air Fry:

Preheat the air fryer to 350F. Once preheated, add chicken in a single layer (make sure it’s not touching) and air fry for 4-5 minutes.
Then flip the chicken and brush the top generously with buffalo sauce. Air fry for another 4-5 minutes or internal temperature reaches at least 155F (carryover cooking will ensure chicken reaches 165F without over cooking). Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your breast.
Let chicken rest on a plate or cutting board for at least 5 minutes before cutting (this will help keep it juicy).

To Grill:

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using an outdoor grill, make sure to clean and oil the grill grates really well. If you're using an indoor grill pan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of high-heat oil (not extra virgin olive oil but light olive oil works).
Grill the chicken for 5 minutes on the first side, flip, and brush the top generously with buffalo sauce. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155F (carryover cooking will ensure internal temp reaches 165F). Then transfer chicken to a plate or cutting board to prevent further cooking.
Let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing (this will help keep it juicy).

Notes

Store leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Tips for the Best Buffalo Chicken:
Check out how to avoid these 7 common mistakes while cooking chicken to ensure you get the best result every time!
Allow chicken to come to room temperature – allowing chicken to come to room temperature helps you to cook the chicken faster which helps it not to overcook. When you put cold raw chicken in the air fryer, it can take longer for the middle to heat all the way through, potentially leading to overcooking and drying the chicken out.
Don’t overcrowd or overlap chicken – air fryers can dramatically range in size and overcrowding the chicken can lead to uneven cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer (if you have a smaller air fryer), make sure to do a couple of batches so that you don’t have to overlap your chicken.
Pound chicken to an even thickness – if you’re using large chicken breasts, be sure to pound them to an even thickness. This will help cook them evenly through and also ensure they all cook at the same speed
Don’t overcook! – be sure to pull your chicken out at 155F. Yes, that’s right! Carryover cooking while the chicken rests will ensure that the chicken reaches 165F and keep the chicken juicy and moist. Be sure to note that cook time may need to be adjusted based on individual air fryers. That’s why checking the internal temperature is a great way to make sure not to overcook.