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buffalo chicken tenders air fryer

Buffalo Chicken Tenders Air Fryer: 7 Steps to Crispy Perfection

Crispy and flavorful buffalo chicken tenders made in an air fryer.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
  3. Coat chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
  4. Dip chicken in beaten egg.
  5. Coat chicken in breadcrumbs.
  6. Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Brush with buffalo sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on the size of tenders.
  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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