Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
These Crispy hot honey chicken tenders in air fryer are just the perfect finger food. Both sweet and savory with a hint of spice makes these the best chicken strips you will ever make.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 2 Shallow Bowls
Ingredients
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 tsp Chili Flakes
- 1/8 tsp Hot Sauce
- 2 splashes Vinegar
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders
- 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 whole Egg
- 2 Egg Whites
- 1.5 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 4 splashes Hot Sauce
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- First, pull out two shallow bowls and place the panko bread crumbs in one dish and the whole egg plus egg white in another bowl. To the eggs add a few splashes of hot sauce and whisk until combined. Set both of these bowls aside.
- Next, season the chicken tenders with the paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to thoroughly coat the chicken in the spices.
- Take one tender and place in the shallow bowl with the egg wash ensuring to coat both sides. Next dip in the panko breadcrubs generously coating both sides with the breadcrumbs. Set the breaded chicken tenders aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet or lined plate and repeat the process for the remaining chicken tenders.
- Once done, place them on the air fryer rack in a single layer and spray with cooking spray to ensure a golden brown crust. Bake on 375 for approximately 10-12 minutes turning once halfway through the cooking process. You will know when the tenders are done once the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees f. Cook the chicken tenders in batches until done.
Hot Honey Sauce
- In a small saucepan bring to medium heat and pour in the honey and add the chili flakes, hot sauce and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine the sauce ingredients and bring to a slight bubble.
- Once the mixture comes to a bubble, reduce the heat and let simmer for 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside and allow to cool.
Notes
Nutrition facts based on 2 chicken tender strips
You can always tailor the spice level to your preference. If you want it to be spicier add more chili flakes to the honey sauce.