Go Back
–+ servings
High protein buffalo chicken rice bowl with crunchy celery slaw and creamy Greek yogurt ranch.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bowl

5 from 2 votes
Crispy air-fried buffalo chicken bites paired with a bright celery-apple slaw and a cool, herby Greek yogurt ranch. High-protein, under 30 minutes, and weeknight-easy.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings : 2 servings

Save this recipe

Love this recipe? Get it sent to your inbox.

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken
  • 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, (optional)
  • ¼ cup buffalo hot sauce
Celery-Apple Slaw
  • 2 cups very thinly bias-cut celery
  • 1 julienned apple
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Bright Slaw Dressing
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¼ tsp salt
Greek Yogurt Ranch
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1-2 tbsp water, to thin
Start Cooking

Instructions
 

Air Fry the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, toss 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast with 1 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
    Cubed boneless skinless chicken breast ready to be seasoned for air fryer buffalo chicken.
  2. Add ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper if using. Toss until the chicken is fully coated and crumbed.
    Chicken breast pieces coated in seasoned panko before air frying.
  3. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking once halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
    Transfer immediately to a bowl and toss with ¼ cup buffalo hot sauce.
    Crispy air fryer buffalo chicken bites being tossed in buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl.
Make the Celery-Apple Slaw
  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and ¼ tsp salt. Whisk until smooth.
    Apple cider vinegar and Dijon slaw dressing being whisked in a glass bowl.
  2. To the bowl, add 2 cups very thinly bias-cut celery, 1 julienned apple, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley.
    Toss slaw with dressing until lightly coated.
    Thinly sliced celery, julienned apple, and fresh parsley for celery apple slaw.
Make the Greek Yogurt Ranch
  1. Whisk ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp dried dill, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, and ¼ tsp salt. Add 1-2 tbsp water until you've reached your desired consistency.
    Creamy Greek yogurt ranch with fresh herbs in a glass jar.
Serve
  1. Plate buffalo chicken with celery-apple slaw and serve with yogurt ranch on the side or drizzled over top.
    Crispy panko buffalo chicken with yogurt ranch, jasmine rice, and fresh celery apple slaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 44gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 2487mgPotassium: 1178mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1428IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a more substantial meal, add cooked rice on the side (rice not included in nutrition information).