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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 189kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • 2 shallow and wide bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, sliced lengthwise into 4 strips
  • 1 cup Buffalo sauce like Franks's Buffalo Wings Sauce
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • 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

  1. If your chicken has moisture, dry with paper towels or the sauce will slide off the chicken.
  2. To make your own buffalo sauce, melt 1/4 cup butter and add 1/2 cup hot sauce. Whisk until smooth. 
  3. Air fry the chicken in two batches if necessary for even crisping.
  4. The chicken tenders should be golden brown when cooked, and the internal temperature should be 165 F.
  5. 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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2strips | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 2081mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg