Honey Hot Chicken Tenders
Deliciously crispy chicken tenders infused with sweet honey and spicy hot sauce, perfect for game day or family meals.
Ingredients
For the Honey Sauce
- ½ Cup Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Chili Powder
- Pinch Salt
For the Chicken Breading
- 1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into tenders
- 1 ¼ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ⅓ Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, divided Use part for panko mixture
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, divided Use part for panko mixture
- 2 Large Eggs, beaten
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit.
- In a wide bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well.
- In another wide bowl, whisk together beaten egg, milk, hot sauce, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat with the panko mixture. Press the panko onto the chicken to help it stick. Place on a baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390F (200C).
Cooking
- Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook for 8-9 minutes, flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).
- Drizzle the warm honey sauce over the chicken tenders and serve.
Notes
Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese, and sides like fries or salad. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer or oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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