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Overhead view of a plate of air fryer buffalo chicken tenders with carrots and celery along with a bowl of buffalo sauce.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Made with only a handful of ingredients, these air fryer buffalo chicken tenders come together easily for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer. Chicken tenders coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and then coated in a crispy panko coating, these chicken strips are absolutely irresistible.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • oil spray

Instructions

  • Using a paper towel, pat dry the chicken tenderloins. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and pour buffalo sauce over it. Toss well to combine.
  • Add the panko breadcrumbs to a shallow plate. Transfer each of the coated chicken to the panko one at a time and coat evenly.
  • Transfer the coated chicken to an air fryer basket and lightly spray with some oil.
  • Air fry the chicken tenders at 350F for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165F/74C.
  • Serve as is or with additional buffalo sauce on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American