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
- Air fryer
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
- Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
- Preheat your air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs to a large mixing bowl with the spices and oil. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer on the air fryer basket.
- Air fry 400 for 20 min.
- Mix the sauce ingredients.
- 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
