Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are so good and so easy. They also make for the perfect lunch, tossed with Buffalo Sauce; both of my kids really loved them, and you know what, they are truly simple.
While everyone loves a great Air Fryer Copycat Version of Chick-Fil-A, let me tell you there is nothing better than air frying up a batch of pre-cooked/frozen chicken strips tossing them in some sauce to give it that homemade feel. Busy moms and dad know exactly what I am talking about.
Here are some other of my Air Fryer Recipes for frozen foods, designed for ease of cooking in the air fryer. Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Onion Rings, and course Air Fryer Pierogies. All designed to produce amazing results in minutes!
How To Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Start by pouring the frozen chicken tenders into the air fryer basket, and then set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 10-12 minutes. Shaking the basket several times during the cooking process.
Then once the chicken tenders are fully cooked, toss with the homemade sauce.
OME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MAKING FROZEN CHICKEN TENDERS IN THE AIR FRYER–
CAN YOU COOK FROZEN CHICKEN TENDERS IN AN AIR FRYER?
Yes, they are so simple to make, you don’t even need to preheat the air fryer, just put them in frozen. Saving you lots of time!
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU COOK FROZEN CHICKEN TENDERS IN AN AIR FRYER?
Depeding on how large they are, they will need to cook baout 12-16 minutes. Make sure that your chicken says fully cooked, as raw chicken will take longer to air fryer, than precooked chicken.
WHAT ARE THE BEST FROZEN CHICKEN TENDERS?
My family really enjoys Trader Joes, Tyson chicken tenders, Banquet, and Perdue. Find one that your family loves to eat, and it’s a great quick meal.
HOW DO I COOK A FROZEN CHICKEN PATTY IN AN AIR FRYER?
These make for excellent sandwiches, simply place the FROZEN chicken patty in for 7-8 minutes at 400 degrees F.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST SAUCES TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN TENDERS?
- Honey Mustard
- Ketchup
- Creamy Ranch
- Hot Mustard
- Tangy BBQ
- Spicy Buffalo
- Curry Sauce
Whatever your family loves to use.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST SIDE DISHES TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN TENDERS?
- French Fries
- Cole Slaw
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Cornbread
- Biscuits
- Fried Pickles
SOME PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING AIR FRYER FROZEN CHICKEN TENDERS-
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 12
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are so good and so easy. They also make for the perfect lunch, tossed with Buffalo Sauce; both of my kids really loved them, and you know what, they are truly simple.
Ingredients
- 1 package of frozen chicken tenders or strips
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Start by pouring the frozen chicken tenders into the air fryer basket, and then set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting for 10-12 minutes. Shaking the basket several times during the cooking process.
- Then once the chicken tenders are fully cooked, toss with the homemade sauce.
Notes
To Make the Buffalo Sauce:
While the chicken is air frying, in a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and Buffalo Sauce, microwave for about two minutes, stop every 30 seconds, and mixing. Microwave until the butter is melted.
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