Crispy Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey

Easy, high-protein dinner the whole family will love

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken Tenders:

• 1–1.5 lb chicken tenders

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil (mixed into breadcrumbs for extra crispiness)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Olive oil spray

Hot Honey:

• ¼ cup honey

• ½–1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towel.

2. Prepare the coating

In a bowl, mix:

• Panko breadcrumbs

• Parmesan cheese

• Garlic powder

• Paprika

• Salt and pepper

• Olive oil

Mix until the breadcrumbs are lightly coated (this helps them crisp up in the air fryer).

3. Coat the chicken

• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs

• Dip each chicken tender into the egg

• Press firmly into breadcrumb mixture to fully coat

4. Cook Air Fryer (recommended):

• Place tenders in a single layer

• Lightly spray tops with oil

• Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway

• Spray again after flipping

• Cook until golden and cooked through

5. Make the hot honey

• Warm honey slightly (microwave 10–15 seconds)

• Stir in red pepper flakes

• Add apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt

• Mix well

6. Serve

• Drizzle hot honey over chicken tenders

• Or serve on the side for dipping