Air Fryer Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bites
Description
Crispy, juicy air fryer buffalo chicken bites tossed in tangy buffalo sauce — all the flavor of wings with a fraction of the oil. Ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, or 1:1 gluten-free blend
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Celery sticks, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into even, bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture until coated. Double-dip for extra crunch.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the basket, not touching. Cook 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken cooks, warm the buffalo sauce and melted butter together until smooth.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl, pour over the buffalo sauce, and toss to coat.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray, optional
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1562mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg