Air Fryer Buffalo Shredded Chicken
Description
Juicy, tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, made quickly and easily in the air fryer. Perfect for wraps, salads, sandwiches, or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil , or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: blue cheese crumbles, fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped celery
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F for 3–5 minutes.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil or butter. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the basket. Set cook time for 16–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then shred using two forks or a hand mixer.
- Add shredded chicken to a bowl and mix in buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Use in wraps, sandwiches, salads, bowls, or meal prep!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 48gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1329mgPotassium: 848mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg