Air Fryer Buffalo-Style Fried Chicken Burgers | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (55 g) butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) hot sauce (see note)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (30 g) blue cheese, crumbled, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
• 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
• 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 celery stalk, cut into small dice (optional)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup (75 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups (90 g) crispy rice cereal, lightly crushed (see note)
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 to 5 thighs)
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
• 4 brioche hamburger buns, warmed (see note)
• Romaine lettuce leaves, torn, to taste