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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites

Crispy on the outside yet soft and flavorful on the inside, these air fryer buffalo chicken bites are the perfect game day snack or appetizer. They’re quick, tasty, and so easy to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 89
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups chicken breasts ((cooked - and chopped small in the food processor))
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce ((Frank's))
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese ((full-fat, half a block))
  • 1/2 cup flour ((white, all purpose))
  • 1 large egg ((whisked))
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs ((or more if needed for the coating))

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in the food processor and pulse until it's in small chunks.
  2. Measure out 3 cups of the chicken into a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper.
  3. Add buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Take a spatula and mix the chicken with the rest of the ingredients until fully combined.
  4. Add flour to a shallow bowl. Add egg to another bowl and whisk until combined. And in the third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Take a little chicken mixture in your hands and roll it into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on a baking sheet until all the chicken mixture has been used.
  6. Place a few chicken balls in the flour mixture and roll them until they are covered. Continue until all the balls are covered.
  7. Add each ball to the egg and roll it around. Next add to the panko breadcrumbs and make sure all the chicken balls are covered.
  8. If you have the air fryer that has the trays, take them out. Place each ball on the trays. Make sure there is space between each chicken bite.If you have the basket type, just place each covered ball back on the baking sheet.
  9. Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer to 10 minutes. (You will leave the basket in the air fryer if you have that type.
  10. Once the air fryer comes to temperature, add the trays - you won't need to turn them. But if you have the basket type, you will turn the bites after 5 minutes.Also if you have the basket type of air fryer, you may have to do these chicken bites in batches.
  11. Place some buffalo sauce in a dipping bowl and whatever dressing you prefer. I love dipping them in buffalo sauce.
  12. Eat
  13. Smile
  14. Enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • For a juicier bite, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts; they have more fat and will keep the bites moist during cooking.
  • To prevent burning, keep an eye on the chicken bites in the air fryer—cook until they are golden brown and crispy, which usually takes about 10 minutes at 370°F.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken; just shred it and mix it with the other ingredients for a quicker prep.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, and for the best reheating results, use an air fryer to restore their crispiness.
  • For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt, which will still provide creaminess without the extra fat.

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