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Home » Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

January 2, 2020 by Danielle Green 12 Comments

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips baked in Airfryer
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips baked in Airfryer
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips baked in Airfryer
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips baked in Airfryer

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are a delicious low carb Airfryer recipe made with 3 simple ingredients. Spicy hot sauce and crunchy Panko breading create a perfect chicken strip for a healthy lunch or dinner.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips dipped in ranch dressing

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders are a household staple for our family when we are in a pinch. If we need a quick and simple dinner, we just toss some frozen chicken strips in our Airfryer. If I have an extra 5-10 minutes, I love to make homemade chicken tenders. 

Now that we have two toddlers to feed, I prefer to give them as few processed foods as possible. This is why I made homemade Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders, so we could all enjoy the healthier option. I also love these Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders for a delicious grain free option. 

The sodium in the buffalo sauce isn’t something I would normally give my kids, but an occasional treat is always nice. The heat from the sauce wasn’t an issue because they can already handle spice better than their father!

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips bite with fork

Air Fryer Boneless Wings

There is something about cutting up raw chicken that just really doesn’t appeal to me. I don’t know what it is but I just do whatever possible to avoid the task. Therefore for these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, I bought a pack of fresh chicken tenderloins that were already cut in the perfect size.

If you don’t have that same aversion, you can certainly buy boneless skinless chicken breast and slice them into one inch thick tenders. At the end of the day, it is totally worth it for these amazing Air Fryer Boneless Wings though!

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips with ranch sauce

Airfryer Chicken

Set up a breading station with a bowl of buffalo sauce, a bowl of Panko breadcrumbs and your chicken tenders. Be sure to pat your chicken dry before starting or the sauce won’t coat the chicken much.

The sauce is where all the flavor is at so that is a crucial step. Dip each chicken tender into the buffalo sauce and using your fingers, wipe off any excess. Roll the coated chicken in the Panko bread crumbs and carefully place in the Airfryer basket.

The cooking time for these Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders will vary slightly based on how thick you cut your chicken tenders. I cooked my chicken for 20 minutes and the meat was perfectly tender while the breading was wonderfully crispy.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips baked in Airfryer

Low Carb Chicken Recipe

The best part about these chicken strips, which makes them healthier than their frozen counterparts, is the light breading. Instead of a thick coating of deep fried breading, these Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders have a light Panko breading which makes for a great low-carb recipe.

If you are looking for a more complete healthy meal, these would be fantastic on the Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad. The crispy chicken strips paired with sharp white cheddar, fresh vegetables and a Light Bleu Cheese Dressing is a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips platter

More healthy Air Fryer chicken recipes!

  • Airfryer Baked Thai Peanut Chicken Egg Rolls
  • Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders
  • Air Fryer Chicken Legs
  • Air Fryer Avocado Chicken Egg Rolls
  • Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Kebabs 
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Strips bite with fork

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are a delicious low carb Airfryer recipe made with 3 simple ingredients. Spicy hot sauce and crunchy Panko breading create a perfect chicken strip for a healthy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 c. buffalo wing sauce
  • 2/3 c. Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch thick strips. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. 
  2. Pour the buffalo sauce into a small bowl. Add the Panko breadcrumbs to a seperate small bowl. 
  3. Dip the chicken strips into the buffalo sauce and using your fingers scrape off the excess sauce. Place the dipped chicken in the bowl of Panko break crumbs and coat evenly. 
  4. Carefully arrange the breaded chicken in your Airfryer basket. Cook at 300° for 15-20 minutes or the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you have a smaller Air Fryer, consider using a Double Layer Rack so they chicken can all crisp up evenly.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 285Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 873mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 29g
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Filed Under: Air Fryer Recipes, Appetizers, Chicken Dishes, Dairy-Free, Favorite Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Lunch Idea, Main Dishes


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Comments

  1. 2pots2cook says

    April 13, 2019 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    Monday dinner it is !

    Reply
  2. Julie Evink says

    April 15, 2019 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been wanting to try chicken tenders in my air fryer and these were delicious! Loved the extra kick!

    Reply
  3. Coleen Koehl says

    April 15, 2019 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    Couldn’t believe how delicious these were with only three ingredients!

    Reply
  4. Malinda Linnebur says

    April 19, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Love how easy this recipe is!! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Melissa B Howell says

    April 22, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    Now I need to get an air fryer! I love that these have so few ingredients, no dip into an egg or milk bath, and are low carb!

    Reply
  6. Ashtin Jackson says

    October 28, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    I never leave comments on these but I just had to say that this recipe was so simple and delicious! My tenders came out perfect without any alterations to cooking it times! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      November 1, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them Ashtin!

      Reply
  7. Jules says

    January 6, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    These were SO good. I’m the same way – hate dealing with raw meat but sucked it up and cut the chicken breast and it was SO worth it. 🙂 Really nice to not deal with a typical egg wash too!

    Have you ever prepped a bunch and froze them? I bought a pack of chicken breasts and didn’t use it all – wondering if it’s best to freeze and thaw the chicken to make them again or if I should try prepping all of them? (Although it’s very possible I finish the chicken eating this everyday this week).

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    • Danielle Green says

      January 7, 2020 at 9:57 am

      So glad you loved them! I agree raw meat sucks working with, but worth it for a good recipe. I have prepped something similar in smaller form and it turned out pretty good, so I would give it a try prepping them all at once and freezing some. The arifryer provides hot enough heat that I think it would crisp up any breading that might otherwise get soggy from freezer moisture.

      Reply
  8. Tonya says

    February 27, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    I just tried this for a quick lunch & absolutely loved it! This is so easy and healthy! Thank you for sharing & would love to see more healthy air fryer recipes. Your blog is so cute!

    Reply
  9. John K says

    March 13, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    I mean…into the bread crumbs, throw some garlic powder, rosemary, a little salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan and enjoy it more!

    Reply
  10. Sharon Sage says

    April 19, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    We just got an oven that also air fries. I wanted to try chicken strips tonight and saw this recipe, so I gave it a try. WOW! They we amazingly tender and tasty! I highly recommend this recipe!

    Reply

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