Description
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers are a tender and flavorful treat, perfect for a quick meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 – 8oz stick butter, salted
- 2 tablespoon 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 (reduce for less spice)
- 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 pepper
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine buffalo spice mixture in a small bowl and ranch mixture in a separate bowl; set aside.
- Cut chicken into 3-inch pieces and place in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning, and 1 tablespoon buffalo dry rub; coat well.
- Pack chicken onto skewers tightly without gaps.
- In a bowl, soften 1 stick of butter; mix in 1.5 tablespoons buffalo seasoning, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning, and chives.
- Scoop out 1/3 of the sauce for basting uncooked chicken; reserve remaining sauce for cooked chicken.
- Cook 2-3 skewers in an air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Flip, baste with sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Flip again, baste, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Total cook time is about 12-15 minutes.
- Finish with a final basting of the buttery buffalo ranch sauce and sprinkle with extra chives. Serve with ranch for dipping!
Notes
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- Ensure to wash the basting brush between uses to avoid cross-contamination.
- Cooking times may vary based on your air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg