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These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites only require a couple simple steps and are ready in less than 25 minutes. Look no further for an easy, healthier alternative to deep fried buffalo chicken!
Table of Contents
- What You Will Love About This Recipe
- What are Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
- Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- What to Serve with Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
- Buffalo Chicken Bites FAQ
- Other Buffalo Chicken Recipes
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites Recipe
There are numerous ways to prepare Buffalo Chicken. All of which are delicious. That said, recipes that are delicious, healthy, and simple to prepare will always be at the top of my list.
By using the air fryer, your kitchen won’t turn into a greasy mess and you are cutting way down on intake of calories and fat. This recipe also utilizes coconut flour rather than corn starch or baking powder which cuts down on carbohydrates. This recipe has less than 2 net carbs per serving!
Eating healthy is incredibly important, but time is also a precious commodity. This recipe only takes 25 minutes to prepare and goes well with numerous side dishes (usually whatever leftovers we already have in the fridge). Better yet, you can prepare them ahead if you need to save even more time.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
- Simple and Easy. These chicken bites can be made in less than 25 minutes and are much easier than traditional chicken bites or boneless wings by preparing them in the air fryer.
- Great for meal prepping. This is a great meal prepping recipe that you can prepare at the beginning of the week or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Healthier. Traditional chicken bite or boneless wing recipes are deep fried. This recipe utilizes the air fryer which is not only quicker but healthier and less messy. Air fried foods are much lower in calories and fat compared to deep frying.
What are Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
Buffalo Chicken bites are similar to boneless Buffalo wings. The Buffalo sauce is a tangy sauce with just a bit of heat. It has some similarities to hot sauce but has a slightly different flavor. It is also thickened with melted butter and other ingredients.
These particular Buffalo Chicken Bites are cooked in the air fryer unlike most chicken bite recipes or chicken wings which are deep fried. Why did we choose to use an air fryer? It is quicker, requires less clean up, and healthier than deep fried versions.
Recipe Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what you will need for this recipe. You will find exact measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Boneless/skinless chicken breast: Cut the breast into bite-sized pieces. You can also use boneless thighs if you prefer dark meat.
- Avocado oil: we prefer avocado oil for this recipe but any neutral oil will work.
- Coconut flour: A light, crispy breading for the bites
- Spices: garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper
- Buffalo sauce: our personal favorite is Frank’s Buffalo sauce but there are numerous options out there.
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing: These are optional ingredients for dipping.
How to Make Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
This easy air fryer chicken recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes with only a couple simple steps. Here is a quick step-by-step guide to prepare the recipe.
Season the chicken
Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees. Toss the chicken pieces in the oil and set aside. Stir together the coconut flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add to the oiled chicken and toss to coat.
Air fry the chicken
Once preheated, spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray and carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees), flipping halfway through. Toss in buffalo sauce. Then serve with ranch or some additional buffalo sauce!
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Reheating Instructions: These buffalo chicken bites reheat really well in the microwave. Reheat for 30 seconds then in 15-second increments until reheated to your desired level.
Refrigerator Storage: You can store this recipe in an air tight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Allow to cool completely prior to storing.
Freezer Storage: In a freezer safe container, these bites can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries: An easy, delicious, and healthier alternative to traditional French fries. These sweet potato fries only require a few ingredients and can be ready in 20 minutes or less!
- Three Cheese Biscuits: These Keto Three Cheese Biscuits are perfectly soft and fluffy! Each low carb biscuit is loaded with sharp cheddar, mozzarella and fresh basil for just 2 net carbs each!
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower: Perfectly seasoned and roasted until crisp and full of flavor! Each serving has about 3 net carbs, making it an excellent keto cauliflower side dish!
- Crispy Air Fryer Okra: This Air Fryer Okra requires just 3 ingredients and about 10 minutes of cook time! Enjoy perfectly crunchy, salty, Fried Okra with this simple side dish recipe!
Buffalo Chicken Bites FAQ
Yes, this recipe is gluten free if prepared as described.
This recipe is spicy if prepared as described. If you prefer milder foods, you can use less buffalo sauce or skip tossing them in the sauce. You can then just dip them in the sauce as you eat them.
Yes, this recipe freezes well. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Yes, this recipe is less than 2 net carbohydrates per serving.
Other Buffalo Chicken Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
- Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
- Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lbs boneless/skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce, (I used Frank’s)
- Ranch or bleu cheese dressing, optional for dip
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the oil and set aside.
- Stir together the coconut flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add to the oiled chicken and toss to coat.
- Once preheated, spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray and carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees), flipping halfway through.
- Toss in buffalo sauce. Then serve with ranch or some additional buffalo sauce!
Notes
- These are so good on salads and in wraps.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These are for spicy buffalo sauce lovers. You can use less buffalo sauce if you’re sensitive to spice, or skip tossing them in the buffalo sauce and dip them in it instead!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
