Looking for the crispiest, juiciest chicken recipe? These hot honey tenders are an absolute game-changer. Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a sweet and spicy glaze that’s just delicious.
Made in the air fryer for a healthier twist, this recipe packs over 50g of protein per serving! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep, and that hot honey sauce? You’ll want to drizzle it on everything.
Simple, delicious, and full of flavour—this is chicken done right.
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 320 g chicken
- 80 g cornflakes
- 1/2 tsp paprika garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt and cayenne
- 1 small egg beaten
For the hot honey sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a bowl add the chicken pieces, spices and the beaten egg. Mix.
- In a separate plate add the cornflakes and break them down into crumbs using your hands.
- Dip each chicken piece into the cornflakes so the chicken is completely covered in crumbs.
- Transfer the chicken in the air fryer and bake for 10 minutes at 180C (don’t pre heat).
- In the meantime prepare the sauce in a small pan add the ingredients and when it start bubbling turn off and pour into a small sauce dish, the sauce will be much thicker and glossy.