Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko and stir constantly until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
Preheat oven to 400°F (210°C) and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Add all batter ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Add all chicken into the batter and toss until thoroughly combined.Pro tip: If your grocery store does not sell tenders, then simply cut a boneless, skinless breast into ⅔-inch strips.
Working with one chicken tender at a time, remove from the batter, draining excess batter, coat both sides with breadcrumbs and place them on the greased baking sheet.
Spray the tops with a coating of non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 16 to 17 minutes, until cooked through or chicken reaches 165°F. (refer notes for air frying instructions)
Make sauce
Whisk Franks RedHot sauce, melted butter, sugar (or honey) and red pepper flakes until combined. Add mayonnaise and whisk until smooth.Tip: I find the mayo mixes in more smoothly when added later.
Serve Just before serving, coat each tenderloin in the sauce on both sides and serve immediately.Pro tip: Toss in sauce just before eating, so it maintains the crisp texture.
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Notes
Air frying instructions
Prepare tenderloins according to the recipe.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
Place breaded strips into the basket in a single layer without overlapping, spray a coating non-stick cooking spray, and air fry for 10 to 13 minutes or until cooked through.
Toss just before eating- Wait until the last minute to coat in sauce to maintain the crispness.Best Buffalo Sauce - The best one to reach for is Frank’s RedHot!