Description

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful appetizer or snack featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy, seasoned crust and tossed in spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day or a tasty treat, they’re served with fresh veggies and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Coating

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil spray

Sauce and Serving

½ cup buffalo sauce
Rice (for serving)
Carrots (for serving)
Celery (for serving)
Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken pieces into a large mixing bowl to get ready for seasoning.
Season the chicken: Add baking powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper to the chicken. Stir or toss the chicken thoroughly to coat evenly with all the spices.
Preheat the air fryer: Heat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s ready for cooking.
Arrange chicken in air fryer: Place the seasoned chicken pieces into the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single, even layer with some space between each piece for proper air circulation.
Spray with olive oil: Lightly spray the chicken pieces with olive oil spray to help achieve a crispy crust during cooking.
Cook the chicken: Air fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
Warm the buffalo sauce: Heat the buffalo sauce in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until warm and easy to coat the chicken.
Toss the chicken in sauce: Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl and pour the warm buffalo sauce over it. Toss or stir well to coat every piece evenly with the sauce.
Serve: Serve the buffalo chicken bites over a bed of rice accompanied by carrots and celery sticks. Add ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side or drizzled over for dipping.

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are cut evenly for uniform cooking.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain crispiness.
Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
For extra crispiness, lightly spray the chicken again halfway through cooking if desired.
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
Leftover bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer to maintain crisp texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Bites, Air Fryer Snacks, Spicy Chicken Bites, Game Day Appetizer