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Buffalo Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

Bold and delicious buffalo chicken thighs in the air fryer are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Bone-in and skin-on thighs are quickly air fried to juicy and crisp perfection, then tossed in your favorite spicy buffalo sauce. In only 20 minutes you are ready to serve that classic chicken wing flavor you know and love as a satisfying main dish!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken thighs skin-on, bone-in
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Dry the chicken with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then brush with olive oil.
  • Set air fryer to 380°F.
  • Place chicken in the basket, skin down. Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip and air fry another 10 minutes or until internal temp is 165°F.
  • Mix buffalo sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder.
  • After cooking, toss the chicken in the sauce.

Notes

Store cooked air fryer buffalo chicken thighs in the air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months in the freezer safe container or bag.
Reheat in the air fryer or microwave until heated through but not dried out.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1344mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword buffalo chicken thighs air fryer
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