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Buffalo Chicken Thighs with mayo dip and celery on a plate

Buffalo Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer)

Make crispy Buffalo Chicken Thighs in your air fryer in less than 30 minutes using this easy recipe. Includes simple ingredients and homemade buffalo sauce.
5 from 41 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lbs Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt optional
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil or olive oil

Buffalo Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Butter unsalted and melted

Instructions
 

  • Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  • Add the chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl with the spices and oil. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a single layer on the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Mix the buffalo sauce ingredients.
  • Toss the cooked chicken in sauce and serve. Leftover sauce can be served with the chicken in a dipping cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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