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Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Irresistible Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Deliciously crispy Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Tenders bring a sweet and spicy kick to dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 502
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large egg
  • splash water
  • 2 cups crushed cornflake cereal
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 3-4 Tbsp hot sauce
  • cooking oil spray
  • minced fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of water.
  3. Dip the chicken strips into the egg mixture, then coat with crushed cornflake cereal mixed with kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  4. Place the coated chicken strips in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking oil spray.
  5. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, flip the tenders, then cook for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and mix with honey and hot sauce. Drizzle over the cooked chicken tenders.
  7. Garnish with minced fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 502kcal

Notes

Adjust the hot sauce for desired level of spiciness. Resting the dish for a few minutes before serving enhances flavor.

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