Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Golden, crunchy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This recipe includes three easy cooking methods, deep fried, air fried, or baked, so you can choose your favorite way to make these irresistible tenders at home.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Deep frying pan or pot
- Air fryer (optional)
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Chicken & Coating
- 500 g chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying if using fried method
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and eggs. Add the chicken and let it soak for a few minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Remove chicken from the wet mixture, coat in the flour mixture, dip again in the wet mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Let the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes.
- For frying, heat oil to 175°C and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and place on a wire rack.
- For air frying, preheat air fryer to 200°C, spray chicken lightly with oil, and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For baking, preheat oven to 220°C, place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet, and bake for 18-20 minutes until crispy.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and vinegar. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle or toss the cooked chicken tenders in the hot honey sauce just before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Optional, per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 22 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
