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Five hot honey-glazed chicken tenders on a plate with a bowl of hot honey.

Honey Hot Chicken Tenders

These hot honey chicken tenders are quick, easy, and delicious. Crispy fried chicken tenders are air-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. Then, they're coated with a seasoned hot honey glaze.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
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Total Time 19 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Set aside while you cook the chicken.
  • Place the chicken strips in an even layer in the air fryer. Then, cook at 400 degrees for 13 to 14 minutes until crispy on the outside. 14 minutes gives you extra crispy strips.
  • Add the honey hot sauce and chicken strips to a bowl and mix until evenly coated. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage
  • Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. 
  • Microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through. 
Tips
  • You should always preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking and accurate cooking times. This is especially important for frozen foods to ensure the food is perfectly cooked both inside and out.
  • Cooking the chicken tenders and sauce simultaneously ensures that both are nice and warm when it's time to mix them.
  • Don't defrost your chicken tenders for this honey hot chicken tenders recipe. It's designed specifically to be cooked from frozen.
  • These tenders are fully cooked, so there's no need to check for doneness with a food thermometer. When the outside is crispy, they're all good!
  • These chicken tenders usually take 13 to 14 minutes to cook. For extra crispy tenders, go the full 14 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 22gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 541mgPotassium: 443mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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