Description
Discover the ultimate air fryer buffalo chicken recipe that delivers perfectly crispy, juicy bites in just 15 minutes. This easy, high‑protein dish uses boneless chicken breasts tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce made with butter and hot sauce, then air‑fried to a golden crunch. Ideal for game day, quick weeknight dinners, or meal‑prep, the recipe provides four servings with bold flavor, minimal cleanup, and a healthier alternative to deep‑fried wings. Enjoy bold flavor with less oil and no guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the chicken in olive oil and buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of cayenne to the buffalo sauce. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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