Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Crispy air-fried chicken tenders coated in tangy buffalo sauce with melted butter. Serve with ranch dressing, carrot sticks, and celery for dipping.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil and preheat to 400°F for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Arrange chicken in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and meat is cooked through.
Step 4
Heat buffalo sauce and butter in a small bowl until butter melts and sauce is warm.
Step 5
Toss hot chicken in the buffalo-butter sauce until evenly coated and serve immediately with ranch, carrots, and celery on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- small bowl
- paper towels
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