Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers

Behind This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers Recipe

These buffalo ranch chicken skewers were created after one of my all-time favorite foods – Anchor Bar chicken wings. They have the best buttery dry rub ever, and their buffalo ranch dry rub is complete heaven. I decided to take those flavors and turn them into a twist on my other Air Fryer Chicken Skewers, just like I did for my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers and Hot Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers .

The end result is incredibly flavorful, spicy, buttery chicken skewers that make an incredible entree or party appetizer. Using the air fryer means there’s no frying required. You may want to double the sauce, though – it’s that good!

Tips from My Kitchen

• Soak the skewers. If you are using wooden skewers for this recipe, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
• No gaps. When threading the chicken pieces onto the skewers, be sure to push them tightly together. This helps prevent them from drying out.
• Set sauce aside. Be sure to set part of the butter sauce aside to add to the cooked chicken, as the bowl of sauce will be contaminated from basting the raw chicken.
• Brush the chicken multiple times. Every time you open the air fryer to flip the chicken, be sure to brush it with more sauce. This helps lock in the moisture and add extra flavor.

Key Ingredients

Besides chicken and butter, this recipe really just requires a bunch of seasonings and spices. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the exact measurements.

• Chicken – I like to use chicken tenders because they’re easy to work with. Chicken breasts and thighs also work.
• Butter – The seasonings are mixed into the butter to baste on while cooking.
• Ranch seasoning – I make a homemade ranch seasoning with parsley, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder. Feel free to buy a packet of seasoning if you prefer.
• Buffalo seasoning – The spices I use to add the buffalo flavor include cayenne, chili powder, paprika, cumin, ground mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Chives – Add the perfect fresh herbiness to balance the savory spicy butter sauce.

What To Serve With These Skewers

These buffalo ranch chicken skewers are very versatile. They can be served with many different sides or added to many different recipes. Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy them.

• Over salad. I’d recommend a salad with ranch dressing and maybe some bacon – yum!
• With veggies and a starch. Probably the most classic way to eat these. Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, mac and cheese, roasted and seasoned broccoli and cauliflower, glazed carrots, etc. are just some of the sides that would pair well.
• Over buttery rice. If you have any of the butter mixture leftover, it is delicious mixed into rice.
• As an appetizer. These buffalo ranch chicken skewers are great for parties because they are easy to eat without silverware. Don’t forget the dipping sauces like blue cheese and ranch.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

Store these buffalo ranch chicken skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Sometimes it’s easier to remove the meat from the skewers, depending on how you plan to reheat them. If there is any butter sauce that hasn’t been contaminated with raw chicken, store it in the same container.

Reheat the chicken (without the skewers!) in the microwave until hot or pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes.

Looking For More Buffalo Chicken Recipes?

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is a party favorite, while Southwestern Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my all-time favorite combinations. Buffalo One-Pot Chicken Alfredo makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner, and lunch doesn’t get easier (or tastier) than Buffalo Chicken Salad.