Best Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Recipes

HEALTHY AIR FRIED BUFFALO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease basket with cooking or avocado spray.
• Meanwhile, pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and then place a shallow bowl.
• Pour the buffalo sauce on top and use kitchen tongs to flip chicken breasts to ensure they are completely coated. Season with salt and pepper and let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Once the air fryer is heated, evenly space out the chicken breast into the basket, breast side down (the smooth side).
• Air fry for 10 minutes, then with kitchen tongs and cook for another 4 - 6 minutes. I used medium 7-ounce chicken breasts and cooked for a total of 15 minutes. They will be done once the internal temp reaches 165°F and the outside is crisp. DO NOT overcook, it will be dry.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
• Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and enjoy with a side of your favorite grain and vegetable.

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• If you prefer to preheat your air fryer, preheat it to 400 degrees.
• Coat the chicken tenders with your desired amount of salt and pepper. (I use about 1 tablespoon of kosher salt about 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.)
• Pour buffalo sauce in to a small, shallow dish.
• Pour panko crumbs in another shallow dish.
• Begin dipping each chicken tender in to buffalo sauce, then immediately in to panko crubms.
• Once fully coated, place each chicken tender in to air fryer basket. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do multiple batches.)
• Cook on 400 degrees for about 10 minutes if air fryer has been preheated and about 15 minutes if not preheated.... flipping half way thorugh cooktime.
• When cook time has completed, check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer, making sure it has reached 165 degrees.
• Serve with your favorite sauce! (See notes in blog post for dip ideas and side dish sugestions!)

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with nonstick spray.
• Set out three separate bowls. In the first bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and salt. In the second bowl, add the beaten eggs. In the third bowl, add the panko breading.
• Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally, the panko.
• Place chicken in a single even layer in the basket of the air fryer. (Work in batches if your air fryer isn't large enough).
• Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and top with buffalo sauce. Gently toss to coat.
• OPTIONAL: Place the chicken back in the air fryer for an additional 3-4 minutes if you want them crispier.
• Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside. Pat the chicken wings dry and sprinkle generously with salt. Place the wings in the fryer basket so they are not touching (if necessary to fit, line up the drumettes standing upright along the sides). Set the air fryer to 360 degrees F and cook for 12 minutes, then flip the wings with tongs and cook for 12 minutes more. Flip the wings again, increase the heat to 390 degrees F and cook until the outsides are extra-crispy, about 6 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, warm the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the hot sauce.
• Toss the wings with the butter mixture to coat in a large bowl and serve with dressing on the side.

AIR FRYER FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large resealable plastic bag or container. Add the chicken pieces, seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight, turning the bag once or twice.
• When you are ready to cook the chicken, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl or dish. Stir well with a fork to combine. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the buttermilk mixture from the bag over the flour and toss well to create small lumps throughout.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with olive oil cooking spray and preheat to 360 degrees F.
• Dredge 3 thighs and 3 drumsticks in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Place the pieces in the preheated air-fryer basket, skin-side up without touching. Spray the chicken generously with the cooking spray and air fry until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is crisp and deep golden, about 27 minutes. Check on the chicken halfway through to spray any spots that still look floury with more cooking spray and flip the drumsticks only.
• When the chicken is done, remove it from the air fryer and season lightly with salt. Repeat the dredging and air-frying process with the remaining chicken. if you like, rewarm the first batch in an oven at 250 degrees F for 10 minutes before serving.

AIR-FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 300°. Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. In batches, arrange wings in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 400°; cook until chicken juices run clear and wings are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in hot sauce and spices. Place chicken in a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat. Remove to a serving plate with a slotted spoon. Serve with celery and ranch dressing if desired.

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
• Place wings in a large bowl. Drizzle oil over wings and massage until chicken is evenly coated.
• Place 1/2 the wings in the air fryer basket and cook for 25 minutes. Use tongs to flip wings and cook 5 minutes more. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining wings.
• While second batch is cooking, combine hot pepper sauce, butter, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and keep warm until wings are done.
• Pour sauce over cooked wings and toss to coat.

AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS FROM FROZEN

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place wings in the air fryer basket.
• Cook wings for 15 minutes, turn, and cook for 15 more minutes. Meanwhile, place wing sauce in a small saucepan and heat on low heat.
• Flip wings one more time and cook until crispy, about 6 more minutes.
• Transfer wings to a large bowl and pour warmed Buffalo wing sauce over the top. Toss and serve immediately.