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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Air Fryer Tenders

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Make crispy hot honey chicken air fryer style! These sweet and spicy tenders are perfectly crunchy and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into tender strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce like Sriracha or Frank’s RedHot
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter melted, for brushing

Method
 

  1. Dry the chicken tenders thoroughly using paper towels.
  2. Combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow dish.
  3. Pour the beaten eggs into a second shallow dish.
  4. Fill a third shallow dish with the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each tender in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  6. Dip the floured tenders into the egg and allow the excess to drip away.
  7. Press the tenders into the panko breadcrumbs until they are completely coated.
  8. Set the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat.
  9. Mist the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the tenders in a single, uncrowded layer.
  10. Cook the tenders for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  11. Whisk the honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until warm, ensuring the mixture does not boil.
  12. Apply a light coating of melted butter to the cooked tenders.
  13. Toss the hot tenders in the warm glaze or drizzle the sauce over them immediately before serving.

Notes

The Crunch Factor: I've realized that using panko is the secret to that restaurant-style crunch, but if you're out, crushed cornflakes actually give a surprisingly similar texture that I