Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken
Our air fryer buffalo chicken is a spicy, crispy dinner solution that's ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving something with a kick!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce, divided (plus extra for serving)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 3-5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, pour 1/2 cup of the buffalo sauce.
- In another shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they're very thick, pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch for more even cooking.
- Dip each chicken breast into the buffalo sauce, coating both sides.
- Then press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat all sides evenly.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In a small bowl, warm the remaining 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce.
- Brush or drizzle the warm buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken breasts right before serving.
Notes
🔹Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
🔹This recipe works great with chicken tenders too! Just reduce cooking time to 8-10 minutes.
🔹Serve with celery sticks and carrot sticks for a complete buffalo chicken experience!