Air fryer Buffalo chicken tenders are an easy and tasty snack. Chicken strips are dipped in a spicy buffalo sauce and dredged in seasoned panko breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch.
Course Snack/Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken tenders, Buffalo chicken tenders
Pour the buffalo sauce in a shallow bowl and dip each chicken tender in it so that both sides are well-coated with the sauce. Repeat for all the pieces.
Place the Panko breadcrumbs in another bowl and add the garlic powder. Mix well. Roll each piece of chicken in them, pressing with your hands if needed. The sauce will help the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken.
Preheat your air fryer to 300 F and place the chicken pieces in it. Don’t crowd the chicken. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping it halfway through cooking. When done, serve hot with some Ranch dressing.
Notes
If your chicken has moisture, dry with paper towels or the sauce will slide off the chicken.
To make your own buffalo sauce, melt 1/4 cup butter and add 1/2 cup hot sauce. Whisk until smooth.
Air fry the chicken in two batches if necessary for even crisping.
The chicken tenders should be golden brown when cooked, and the internal temperature should be 165 F.
This recipe calls for no oil, but you can spray the breadcrumbs coated chicken strips lightly with cooking oil if you want the deep-fried look to your chicken.