Buffalo Bites Recipe

Crispy, spicy, and tangy buffalo chicken bites made in 20 minutes — the ultimate game day snack coated in Frank’s RedHot sauce and butter, served with blue cheese or ranch dip.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 280kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Air fryer or oven Used to cook buffalo bites to crisp perfection
2 Mixing bowls One for coating flour, one for tossing sauce
1 Meat thermometer Check chicken reaches 165°F
1 Serving platter For serving with dips and veggies
1 Small saucepan For melting butter and hot sauce
Several Paper towels For patting chicken dry
1 Cooking spray Prevents sticking and helps crispiness

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken Bites

2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce for classic buffalo flavor
4 tablespoon butter melted, mixed with hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour for coating chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder adds flavor depth
1 teaspoon paprika adds color and light smokiness
salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving

blue cheese dressing for dipping
ranch dressing optional dip alternative
celery and carrot sticks for serving alongside

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Coat chicken pieces evenly in seasoned flour.
Preheat air fryer to 380°F or oven to 400°F.
Cook chicken for 12–14 minutes (air fryer) or 15–18 minutes (oven) until golden.
Melt butter and mix with hot sauce over low heat.
Toss cooked chicken in buffalo sauce until fully coated.
Serve immediately with blue cheese, ranch, celery, and carrot sticks.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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