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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken tenders on a plate.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Tressa Jamil
Make crispy and juicy buffalo chicken strips without oil and deep frying; as a meal or appetizer, air fryer buffalo chicken tenders will hit the spot.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 187 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins, boneless and skinless
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ cup panko
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs,
  • ½ cup Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
 
  • Add the chicken tenderloins to a mixing bowl with buttermilk and set it aside to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  • Add the panko to a skillet with butter and toast them until they turn golden brown.
  • Pat dry the chicken and season them with kosher salt. Then, set up the breading station. Combine panko, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper on one plate and the beaten eggs on another.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and dredge the tenderloins in the panko, eggs, and then back in the panko, patting them lightly so that the mixture adheres.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then arrange the chicken into the basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through. Work in batches to cook the remaining chicken. 
  • Meanwhile, warm the butter and buffalo sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. When the chicken is done cooking, toss them in a mixing bowl with the buffalo sauce and set them on a wire rack to let them cool before serving.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Tenderize the chicken by marinating the strips in buttermilk.
  • Pat dry the tenderloins to ensure that they crisps up as they cooks.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you can easily add 4-6 tenders at a time to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken; the safe cooking temperature for chicken is 165°F (73°C).
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 Chicken Tenders | Calories: 187 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 1890 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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