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close up shot of Buffalo Chicken Tender with mayo dip and hot sauce on the side

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

These air fryer buffalo chicken tenders are the perfect game day appetizer or easy dinner option for the whole family. Requires less than 10 simple ingredients, and takes about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lbs Chicken breast tenderloins
  • 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

Buffalo Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Franks Red Hot Wing Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Butter unsalted

Instructions
 

  • Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  • Remove the tendons.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken breast tenderloins to a large mixing bowl with the spices and oil. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Place the seasoned chicken tenders in a single layer on the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry 400 for 10-12 min, the goal is to cook them through.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients.
  • Toss the cooked chicken into the sauce, allow it to rest for 5 minutes, and serve. Leftover sauce can be served with the chicken in a dipping cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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