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A white plate with several pieces of saucy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, garnished with chopped parsley, surrounded by celery sticks and a bowl of hot honey dipping sauce.
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Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet-spicy glaze, these Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a quick and flavorful meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb uncooked chicken tenders
  • 3 tsp garlic powder divided
  • 3 tsp paprika divided
  • 3 tsp onion powder divided
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper divided
  • tsp chili powder divided
  • 2 cups corn flakes crushed
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp Texas Pete hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup honey
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • In a bowl, season the chicken tenders with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and ½ tsp chili powder. Rub the seasoning evenly onto the chicken.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and ½ tsp chili powder. In a second shallow bowl, season the crushed corn flakes with the remaining 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp chili powder. In a third shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended.
  • Dredge each chicken tender in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat with the seasoned corn flakes. Set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket (do not overcrowd—cook in batches if needed). Spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 8 minutes, then flip and spray again. Cook for another 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. (Cook time may vary depending on size of chicken tenders)
  • In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the honey and Texas Pete hot sauce until well combined.
  • Place the cooked chicken tenders in a large bowl. Pour the hot honey sauce over them and toss to coat evenly.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with coleslaw, cornbread, or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g