Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs are a juicy, crisp main protein that takes less than 30 minutes to make. Perfect as part of meal prep, use the cooked chicken thighs on buffalo chicken tacos, casseroles, salads, and sandwiches.
Servings: 5
Calories: 321kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs Chicken Thighs raw boneless and skinless
- 1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt optional
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/3 cup Franks Red Hot Wing Sauce
- 1 tbsp Butter unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
- Season the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl. Pour on the spices and oil. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Air fry the chicken thighs at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. You can flip the chicken halfway through to get even browning, but I often skip flipping.
- Make the sauce: Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the chicken to a large bowl and pour on the sauce.
- Toss the cooked chicken in sauce and serve. Leftover sauce can be served with the chicken in a dipping cup.
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer to help get a sear on the meat without overcooking it.
- Chicken thighs are forgiving so it’s ok to cook them for an additional 2-3 minutes to the cook time to get a crisper finish.
- Slice and dice the chicken thinly if you use it in tacos or salads.
- Add ghost pepper seasoning or use extra spicy sauce for extra heat.
- Any hot sauce will work.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
