Description
Juicy, tender chicken smothered in a buttery buffalo ranch dry rub is made easily in an air fryer for a quick meal or appetizer in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 8oz stick butter, salted
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cayenne
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes, mix buffalo and ranch seasonings separately, cut chicken into 3″ pieces, toss with olive oil, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning, and 1 tablespoon buffalo dry rub, and pack onto skewers.
- Make Butter Mixture: Soften 1 stick of butter, mix in 1.5 tablespoons buffalo seasoning, 1 tablespoon ranch seasonings, and chives, then divide sauce into two portions (1/3 for uncooked basting, 2/3 for cooked basting).
- Cook & Baste: Air fry skewers at 400°F for 5 minutes, flip and baste, cook for 2 minutes, flip and baste again, and cook for 5-6 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, finishing with a final baste and fresh chives.
Notes
Premade store-bought buffalo dry rub and ranch seasoning can be used. Oven method: 450°F for 14 minutes, flipping halfway, then broil for 2 minutes. Grill method: Medium-high heat, 5-6 minutes per side, basting throughout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg