Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Breasts

Rachel Kim

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Breasts

Buffalo seasoning cooks into the surface, while the buttery hot sauce goes on after the chicken leaves the basket. That keeps sugar and dairy from scorching in the air fryer. Even half-inch cutlets cook fast enough to stay juicy beneath the tangy glaze.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces each
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Method

Pound chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Toss with salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and oil.
Heat the air fryer to 390°F and arrange chicken in one layer.
Cook 6 minutes, turn and cook 5 to 8 minutes more, removing pieces at 165°F.
Whisk hot sauce and butter, coat the rested chicken and serve.