Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and full of bold buffalo flavor without deep-frying. Tender chicken strips are coated in seasoned flour, air-fried to golden perfection, and tossed in tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game day, or snack time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, Air Fryer
- Method: Air Frying, Dredging
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 pound chicken tenderloins
2–4 tablespoons buffalo sauce
Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk eggs, water, and hot sauce in another bowl until smooth.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray basket with olive oil.
- Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer, lightly spray tops with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked and crispy.
- Toss cooked tenders in buffalo sauce and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Double-coat for extra crispy tenders.
Adjust buffalo sauce for mild or spicy heat.
Sprinkle with Parmesan for added flavor.
Use panko breadcrumbs for crunchier texture.
Substitute gluten-free flour if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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