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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and coated in spicy buffalo sauce for the perfect balance of heat and crunch. A healthier alternative to fried chicken, these tenders cook quickly in the air fryer and make a great meal or game-day snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup bread crumbs or panko
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Cooking spray
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place beaten eggs in a second bowl and bread crumbs in a third.
  4. Dredge each chicken strip in seasoned flour, dip in egg, then coat evenly with bread crumbs.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange chicken tenders in a single layer.
  6. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  7. In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce with melted butter.
  8. Toss cooked chicken tenders in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
  9. Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, use panko bread crumbs.
  • Adjust buffalo sauce for desired spice level.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
  • Add a bit of honey to the buffalo sauce for a sweet-spicy twist.
  • Use gluten-free flour and bread crumbs for a gluten-free version.

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