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Crispy Air Fryer Boneless Buffalo Bites Recipe with Blue Cheese

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These crispy air fryer boneless buffalo bites are packed with bold flavor and a satisfying crunch, tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and finished with cool blue cheese crumbles. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick weeknight snack, they deliver comfort food vibes with less oil and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk (any variety; dairy-free works fine)
  • Cooking spray or a light drizzle of oil
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled (or gorgonzola for milder taste)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Let chicken pieces air out for 10 minutes if moist.
  3. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.
  5. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, shake off excess.
  6. Dip into egg wash, then dredge again in flour for a double coating.
  7. Set coated pieces onto a baking sheet.
  8. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes and spray basket with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
  9. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  10. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy. If needed, reduce heat to 375°F and cook another 2 minutes.
  11. Check internal temperature; chicken should reach 165°F.
  12. While chicken cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  13. Whisk in hot sauce, honey, and garlic powder until smooth. Keep warm.
  14. Transfer cooked chicken to a large bowl and pour buffalo sauce over. Toss gently to coat.
  15. Let sit 1 minute to soak up flavor.
  16. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and chopped parsley.
  17. Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.

Notes

Double dredging the chicken ensures extra crunch. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed. For gluten-free, use almond flour; for dairy-free, use vegan butter and skip blue cheese or use plant-based cheese. Serve hot for best texture. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer to restore crispiness.

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