Air Fryer Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Tenders (Gluten Free, High Protein)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 8
Calories: 170
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Paleo, Soy Free
Ingredients
    Chicken:
  • 2 lbs. chicken tenders (organic - Get FREE high quality organic protein in every order in the link above from Butcher Box.)
  • hot honey (If you want to make it from scratch, I have a recipe for it up above.)
    • Cornflake Breading:
  • 2 1/2 cups cornflakes (organic, gluten free, crushed - Click the link above to see my favorite healthy cornflake cereal)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • Egg Wash:
  • 1 egg (large, organic)
  • water (splash of water)
    • Miscellaneous:
  • avocado oil (or cooking spray of choice for the air fryer)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Remove the tendons from the chicken tenders with a fork and pat dry. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Add cornflakes to a resealable plastic bag, and crush them with a rolling pin. Alternately, you can add the cornflakes to a food processor and pulse.
  3. 3
    Line up 2 shallow bowls. In one of the bowls, add the egg and splash of water. Whisk together the egg mixture until smooth. In the second bowl, add the crushed cornflakes and all of the seasonings. Stir to combine.
  4. 4
    Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Add the chicken tenders, one at a time, to the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides, and then in the cornflake crumbs.
  5. 5
    Spritz the chicken with avocado oil spray and air fry for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Chicken tenders should be golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F. The timing can vary with different air fryers and how thick your chicken tenders are.
  6. 6
    While chicken is cooking, warm up your hot honey over the stove or in the microwave. Drizzle chicken tenders with the hot honey to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 170kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.6g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 106.9mg36%
Sodium 562.9mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 11.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 26.6g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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