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Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo-style chicken breasts cooked in an air fryer. The chicken is tossed in buffalo sauce, seasoned, air-fried until cooked through, and served with celery, carrot sticks, and blue cheese if desired.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Avocado or olive oil cooking spray
  • 3 medium skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  • 5 tablespoonsbuffalo sauceplus more for brushing
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • Celery and carrot sticksfor serving optional
  • Blue cheese dressing or dipfor serving optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and lightly spray the basket with avocado or olive oil cooking spray.
  • Pat 3 medium skinless and boneless chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a bowl. Pour 5 tablespoons buffalo sauce over the chicken, then add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Toss the chicken in the bowl until evenly coated with the sauce and seasonings. Let the chicken marinate for 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces. If they do not fit without overlapping, cook in batches.
  • Air fry at 360°F for 10 minutes. Carefully flip each chicken breast and continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Brush with a little extra buffalo sauce if desired.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
  • Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing or dip, if desired.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Bowl
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer