Spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Air fryer buffalo chicken tenders are a healthier alternative to fried buffalo chicken wings. These spicy chicken tenders are lightly breaded with panko crumbs and brushed with extra buffalo sauce. Dunk these crispy chicken tenders in a side of blue cheese for a quick appetizer, healthy lunch or dinner the whole family will love!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup hot sauce, divided
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Check your model of air fryer and preheat if necessary.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg with 1 tablespoon of hot sauce. Reserve the remaining hot sauce.
- On a plate or shallow dish, mix together the panko bread crumbs with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Dunk the chicken tenders in the egg mixture and then coat with the panko crumbs.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer with olive oil spray. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are in a single layer, and space apart slightly. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to do two batches. Lightly spray the top of the chicken tenders.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and time for 10 minutes. At the half way point, flip the chicken tenders and spray again with olive oil spray. Return the basket to the air fryer.
- Cook for the remaining time and check with a meat thermometer for the internal temperature to reach 165 degrees. If needed cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Mix together melted butter with the hot sauce and brush on the chicken tenders.
- Serve with blue cheese or ranch dip and celery and carrot sticks.
Notes
Nutritional information is only for the buffalo chicken tenders and does not include the dipping sauce.
Store any leftover chicken tenderloins in an airtight container for 3-4 days. To reheat return to the air fryer for 3-4 minutes. This will help make the buffalo chicken strips crispy again.