Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Recipe Crispy and Simple

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
• 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free alternative)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
• to taste salt and pepper
• 0.5 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
• for serving celery sticks
• for serving ranch or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, soak the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator) to tenderize.
2. In another bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
3. Remove each chicken tender from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring each tender is well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket (you may need to work in batches). Lightly spray the tops of the tenders with cooking spray.
6. Air fry for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
7. While the chicken is cooking, combine the buffalo sauce and melted butter in a large bowl.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to the bowl with the buffalo sauce. Toss the tenders until they are fully coated in the sauce.
9. Plate the buffalo chicken tenders with celery sticks on the side and a small bowl of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.