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Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Tenders

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Soaking: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

The verdict is in – Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Tenders are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite restaurant at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these tenders on your table in no time. So next time you’re craving some B-Dubs chicken tenders, give this recipe a try!

Ingredients 

  • 8-10 chicken tenders

Flour Seasoning:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon adobo, or Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Buttermilk:

  • 1 cup buttermilk

Egg:

  • 1 large egg

Breadcrumbs:

  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Buffalo Sauce:

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

Instructions

  • Soak the chicken in buttermilk for about an hour.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, adobo or Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Use a fork, and mix them together. Add the flour to a plate. In another bowl, add the egg and use a fork to whisk; on another plate, add the breadcrumbs.
  • Dip the chicken into the flour mixture, the egg, and the breadcrumb mixture. As you coat the chicken, place them on a wire rack or a plate until you finish breading all of your chicken
  • Add the chicken to the air fryer basket, leaving space for the hot air to circulate around the chicken. Work in batches.
  • Spray the chicken's coating with cooking spray (this will help the coating crisp up), set the temperature to 380 degrees F, and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway during the cooking process. Remove when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • In a large saucepan, add the butter over medium-high heat, melt the butter, then add in the Buffalo Sauce and vinegar, mix well, and remove from heat.
  • Add the chicken tenders (cooked) to the sauce, and toss. Until they are coated. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 23gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1279mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 3mg