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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders: 5 Ways to Enjoy Today

Crispy and spicy air fryer buffalo chicken tenders.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Coat each chicken tender with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  7. Toss cooked tenders in buffalo sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by using mild or hot buffalo sauce.
  • For extra crunch, double coat the chicken in breadcrumbs.
  • Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders