Buffalo Chicken Tenders
These Buffalo Chicken Tenders are easy to make and seasoned with a homemade dry rub or ranch seasoning and then drizzled in spicy sauce. Pair these strips with any of your favorite side dishes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- cooking oil
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
Option 1: Standard Chicken Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular Paprika is fine.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Option 2: Ranch Seasoned Chicken Tenders
- 1 teaspoon chives Fresh or dried.
- 1 teaspoon dill Fresh or dried.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken tenders with the spices.
Air Fryer Method
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer.
- Air fry for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and flip the tenders. Air fry for an additional 4-8 minutes at 400 degrees or until the chicken is crisp. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove the tenders from the air fryer. Drizzle the tenders in buffalo sauce.
- Serve.
Oven Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place an oven-safe baking rack on a baking sheet or a sheet pan. Lightly spray with cooking oil/non-stick spray. (The baking rack will produce crispy tenders and is optional. You can use just the sheet pan with parchment paper if you wish).
- Place the seasoned tenders on the rack or sheet pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Flip each chicken tender. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove the tenders from the oven. Drizzle the tenders in buffalo sauce.
- Serve.
Notes
For breaded tenders, combine the spices with 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (use additional flour if necessary) and coat the wings with the seasoned flour mixture. Bake or air fry the tenders at the same temperature. Spray the tenders with cooking oil prior to cooking. This will ensure they crisp. There's little to no change in cook time.
Use enough spices to fully coat the chicken. Add additional if necessary.
You can bake the buffalo sauce into the tenders by placing them back in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes (after you have added sauce to them).
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 1g