Air Fryer Buffalo Shredded Chicken
Description
Air Fryer Buffalo Shredded Chicken is juicy, spicy, and ready in about 20 minutes! Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, and easy weeknight meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Optional: ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles, sliced green onions, celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then rub all over with olive oil. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred with two forks or a hand mixer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce and melted butter. Add the shredded chicken and toss until fully coated.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing, green onions, and celery. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant-read meat thermometer
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Two forks (or hand mixer for shredding)
Notes
- Cook times vary by air fryer model and chicken thickness — always cook to 165 degrees F internal temperature.
- For milder flavor, add more butter or a spoonful of ranch to the sauce; for extra heat, add cayenne pepper.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1335mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg