Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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 Chicken Strips, so we could all enjoy the healthier option.

• Air Fryer Chicken Strips

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!

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.

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.

• Light Bleu Cheese Dressing

More healthy Air Fryer chicken recipes!

If you love a healthy homemade recipe in your Air Fryer as much as we do, be sure to check out some more of our favorites!

Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Kebabs

• Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs
• Airfryer Baked Thai Peanut Chicken Egg Rolls
• Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Avocado Chicken Egg Rolls

Notes

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

Serving: 4 Servings | Calories: 285 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 29 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 873 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g