Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken
This Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken is a game day favorite! Crispy, juicy chicken coated in spicy buffalo sauce—perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 medium skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 5 tablespoons buffalo sauce choose your favorite brand
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste cooking spray (avocado or olive oil)
- to taste celery and carrot sticks optional, for serving
- to taste blue cheese dressing or dip optional, for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions:
- Step 1: Prep the Chicken - Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Season the Chicken - In a mixing bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Step 3: Spray with Oil - Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Step 4: Air Fry the Chicken - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the seasoned chicken in the basket and cook for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Step 5: Add the Buffalo Sauce - Remove the chicken and brush it with buffalo sauce.
- Step 6: Final Crisp - Return the chicken to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to crisp up.
- Step 7: Serve - Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve with celery, carrot sticks, and blue cheese dressing.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Meat Thermometer
- Mixing Bowl
- Brush
- Cutting Board
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches if needed.
- Marinate the chicken in buffalo sauce for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different buffalo sauces to find your preferred spice level.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.