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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers Recipe

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These Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers are a perfect blend of spicy buffalo flavors and creamy ranch seasonings, combined with tender chicken tenders cooked to juicy perfection in an air fryer. Coated in a flavorful seasoned butter sauce and garnished with fresh chives, these skewers make a delicious and easy appetizer or main dish, ideal for game day or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders (or chicken breast/thighs, but tenders preferred for moisture)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (from the ranch spice mix below)
  • 1 tablespoon buffalo dry rub seasoning (from the buffalo spice mix below)

Buffalo Spice Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (reduce for milder spice)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ranch Seasoning Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Butter Mixture & Garnish

  • 1 – 8oz stick salted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons buffalo seasoning (from buffalo spice mix, see above)
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (from ranch seasoning mix, see above)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced

Instructions

  1. Make Seasonings & Prep Chicken: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Combine buffalo spice ingredients in a small bowl and ranch spice ingredients in another bowl. Cut chicken tenders 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; toss to coat evenly.
  2. Assemble Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces tightly onto the soaked wooden skewers with no gaps to keep them juicy during cooking.
  3. Make Butter Mixture: Soften the stick of butter by microwaving for 15 seconds until creamy and slightly melted but not fully melted. Stir in 1.5 tablespoons buffalo seasoning and 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning, then mix in the minced fresh chives. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding more buffalo or ranch if desired.
  4. Prepare for Cooking: Scoop out one-third of the butter sauce into a small bowl to use as a basting sauce for the uncooked chicken. Reserve the remaining butter sauce for basting the cooked chicken to avoid cross-contamination. Wash the basting brush between uses.
  5. Air Fry Chicken Skewers: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Cook 2-3 skewers at a time for 5 minutes. Remove, flip the skewers, baste them with the butter sauce, and return to air fryer for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Continue Cooking & Basting: Flip the skewers back over, baste more butter sauce, and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Total cook time ranges from 12 to 15 minutes, depending on your air fryer model.
  7. Serve: Once cooked, give the skewers a final brush of the buttery buffalo ranch sauce and sprinkle with extra fresh chives. Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping if desired.

Notes

  • Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning during air frying.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper quantity in buffalo seasoning to control spiciness.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
  • Use fresh chives for garnish to add a fresh, mild onion flavor.
  • Butter mixture can be doubled if you prefer more sauce for basting or dipping.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on air fryer size and model; check chicken doneness accordingly.

Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Skewers, Air Fryer Chicken, Spicy Chicken Skewers, Ranch Chicken, Appetizer, Game Day Recipe, Easy Chicken Skewers

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