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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
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil and preheat to 400°F for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Arrange chicken in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and meat is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Heat buffalo sauce and butter in a small bowl until butter melts and sauce is warm.

  5. 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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