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Air fryer hot honey chicken tenders
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Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

These Hot Honey Chicken Tenders have crispy, golden chicken tenders dunked in a warm, sticky, sweet-hot honey.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Angela Morris

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Osmo magic sauce optional https://www.walmart.com/ip/Magic-Sauce/19005518143
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins

For the hot honey:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 small fresh jalapeño finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the buttermilk, Osmo magic sauce, and half of the seasoning. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, the remaining seasoning, and 2-3 spoonfuls of the marinade. Stir it up. It’ll be slightly chunky.
  • Dredge the tenders in the seasoned flour. Scrunch the pieces in the flour to create a sort of craggy breading. Set on a wire rack to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Set them in the air fryer basket, not touching, if possible. Spray evenly with cooking spray.
  • Air fry at 350°F(175°C) for about 8 minutes, turning once during cooking and spraying a second time to get a nice golden crust.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine the hot honey ingredients. Stir gently and heat on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do NOT let it boil. You'll start to see small bubbles around the edges; that's your cue it's ready. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Then strain the peppers out.
  • Serve the chicken tenders drenched or dipped in the hot honey, as you prefer.

Notes

  • If you use tenderloins, you can remove the tendon, if desired. I rarely do, but if it bothers you, remove it.
  • You can also use a chicken breast. Just cut it into strips.
  • The magic sauce is a great addition, but not necessary.
  • While cooking, if your tenders are not getting golden enough, spray them again with cooking spray. It’s the oil that will make them golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 2066mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1308IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg