Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Air fryer buffalo chicken tenders feature sauce cooked right into the chicken! When you don’t dip, the breading can stay perfectly crispy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce plus more for dipping
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil spray
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place egg and buffalo sauce in a shallow bowl and whisk well. In a second shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Dip chicken in the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off excess and place on a large plate. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
- Air fry the chicken tenders for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through the cooking time until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Serve with more buffalo sauce and your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Notes
How to Reheat Buffalo Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. 2. Place the leftover chicken tenders in the air fryer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed thoroughly.How to Cook Frozen Buffalo Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees. 2. Place the frozen chicken tenders in the air fryer and cook for about 12 minutes until heated to 165 degrees.Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 738kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 2542mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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