Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders – Crispy, Spicy & Keto-Friendly

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and fully coated in that spicy, buttery buffalo sauce. It’s the perfect low-carb, high-protein dinner in just 20 minutes!

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8 pieces)
• 1/2 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)
• Celery sticks & ranch dressing (optional sides)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Dip each tender in the beaten egg, then coat in almond flour or breadcrumbs.
4. Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. In a bowl, mix melted butter with buffalo sauce. Toss the cooked tenders until fully coated.
6. Serve with celery, ranch dip, and garnish with chopped parsley.

💡 Pro Tips

• For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tenders with oil before air frying.
• Make it milder: use less buffalo sauce or mix it with ranch.
• Use parchment paper in the air fryer for easy cleanup.

🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Protein: 34g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 4g

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