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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
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Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

If you're looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, look no further than air fryer buffalo chicken tenders. These tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and they are coated in a spicy Buffalo sauce. Best of all, they only require a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. So if you're looking for a tasty and hassle-free dinner option, give these air fryer Buffalo chicken tenders a try!

Ingredients 

  • 10 chicken tenders
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Buffalo Sauce:

  • 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

  • Whisk all dry ingredients together in one bowl. Whisk egg, buttermilk, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic in a separate bowl. Set up drying station (wire rack) Coat chicken in buttermilk mixture. Then dredge in flour. Repeat.
  • Let chicken rest on a wire rack for 10 mins. (Helps coating adhere to chicken and not fall off while air frying. Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken into the air fryer and set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting. Air Fry for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Melt butter and stir in Buffalo sauce and vinegar until combined. Toss the cooked chicken into the sauce.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg