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Honey Hot Chicken Tenders

If you're seeking for a quick and delicious protein-packed snack, you must try my Honey Hot Chicken Tenders! Crispy handmade chicken strips are drizzled with a sauce that is a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and a whole lotta delicious for a finger-lickin' excellent supper.
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Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish, quick and easy
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Imsen

INGREDIENTS

For the hot honey sauce: 

  • ½ Cup Honey
  • 3 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • Pinch of Salt

For the chicken tenders: 

  • 5 Chicken Tenders
  • 2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ½ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • ¼ Cup Milk
  • 3 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
  • Olive Oil Spray

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Regarding the spicy honey sauce:
  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the honey, spicy sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. After about five minutes of warming, turn off the heat and let it steep while you prepare the chicken.
  • Regarding the chicken tenders:
  • In a large bowl, combine the panko, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • The beaten egg, milk, spicy sauce, and the remaining salt and pepper should all be combined in a second large bowl. Mix with a whisk.
  • Each chicken tender should be dipped first in the egg mixture and then in the panko mixture. To make the panko stick, press it on the outside. Place the chicken tenders that have been coated on a baking sheet. Apply olive oil spray to the chicken tenders.
  • The air fryer should be preheated to 390F.
  • The chicken tenders should be arranged in a single layer with some space between them in the air fryer. Cook, turning halfway through, for 8 to 9 minutes. When the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, the chicken is done.
  • Serve the chicken tenders with a drizzle of honey sauce.

NUTRITION

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1268mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, chicken tenders, Honey Hot Chicken Tenders
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