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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Sliders

If you’re looking for an easy recipe that will wow your friends and family, these air fryer buffalo chicken sliders are perfect. They are not only simple to make but also a crowd-pleasing dish that packs a punch of flavor.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: lettuce, ranch dressing, pickles

Instructions

01: Marinating the Chicken

  • Combine 1 cup of buttermilk, 1/4 cup of pickle juice, and 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce in a large bowl.
  • Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are fully submerged.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors soak in.

Chicken marinating in buttermilk, pickle juice, and buffalo sauce

02: Preparing the Air Fryer

03: Cooking the Chicken

  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid.
  • Dredge the chicken first in flour, then in the remaining buffalo sauce, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at the pre-set air fryer temperature for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Check that the chicken is golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Placing coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket

04: Assembling the Sliders

  • Slice the slider buns and spread a little buffalo sauce on each side.
  • Place a piece of the cooked crispy chicken on the bottom half of each bun.
  • Add your optional toppings like lettuce and ranch dressing.
  • Top with the other half of the bun.

Assembling buffalo chicken sliders with crispy chicken, buffalo sauce, and toppings

Notes

For extra flavor, you can drizzle a bit more buffalo sauce on the chicken before adding the top bun.

  • Author: Suborna Tanchangya
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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