Description
Air fryer buffalo chicken tenders feature sauce cooked right into the chicken! The breading stays perfectly crispy while you eat it!
Cuisine American
Servings 2-3 servings
Calories 738kcal
Ingredients
1poundchicken tenders
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
1large eggbeaten
¼cupbuffalo sauceplus more for dipping
1cuppanko bread crumbs
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
Olive oil spray
Ranch or blue cheese dressingfor 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: 1Calories: 738kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 2542mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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