Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders 25-Min Air Fryer Recipe
Golden hot honey chicken tenders with a crispy panko crust, bright vinegar tang, and crumbled feta for creamy contrast. A 25-minute air fryer meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts (4, about 1.5 pounds)
- All-purpose flour (1 cup, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika)
- Large eggs (2, whisked)
- Panko breadcrumbs (1 cup)
- Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
- Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Honey (1/2 cup)
- Hot sauce (1–2 tablespoons)
- Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Feta cheese (crumbled, optional finishing touch)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and cut into strips if needed
- Season flour in a bowl with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
- Dip chicken strips in flour, shaking off excess
- Submerge in beaten eggs
- Coat with panko breadcrumbs
- Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway until golden
- Whisk honey, hot sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl
- Drizzle sauce over cooked chicken
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top while still warm
Notes
Panko puffs best when fresh and dry
Hot sauce amount can be adjusted to taste
Feta adds halal-friendly tang; substitute with lemon zest or vegan cheese if desired
Leftovers keep up to 2 days in airtight container
Hot sauce amount can be adjusted to taste
Feta adds halal-friendly tang; substitute with lemon zest or vegan cheese if desired
Leftovers keep up to 2 days in airtight container
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 380mgSugar: 11g
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