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ingredients image of a visually appealing flat lay of fresh raw chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces measuring spoons and fresh garlic cloves with bottles of buffalo sauce and olive oil a bowl of cornstarch blue cheese crumbles chopped celery and fresh parsley ready for making delicious air fryer buffalo chicken bites

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites

Effortlessly crispy and perfectly spicy, these Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites are a game day favorite that's ready in under 30 minutes. Made with simple ingredients and no deep frying required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
Breading Mixture
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour or a gluten free alternative
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Olive oil spray
Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original sauce or your favorite hot sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional, for balance
For Serving (Optional)
  • Blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing
  • Celery sticks and carrot sticks

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • Shallow Bowls
  • paper towels.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Breading Station: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Pat your cubed chicken dry with a paper towel.
  2. Dredge the Chicken: Working in small batches, dip chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off. Then, transfer them to the flour mixture and toss gently to coat all sides. Shake off any extra flour and place on a clean plate.
  3. Preheat Your Air Fryer: Turn your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange and Cook: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer, not overcrowding. You may need to cook in two batches. Spray tops with more oil spray. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
  5. Make the Buffalo Sauce: While chicken cooks, whisk together melted butter and hot sauce in a large bowl. Add honey or maple syrup if using.
  6. Toss and Serve: Transfer hot chicken bites into the sauce bowl. Toss gently until coated. Serve immediately with dips and fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

These buffalo chicken bites are versatile and perfect for any occasion. They make excellent appetizers for game day or can be served as a main course over salads or in wraps. Don't skip the optional dipping sauces - they're essential for the classic buffalo experience!
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