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Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders: Easy and Juicy Delight

Deliciously juicy air fryer honey BBQ chicken tenders, perfectly breaded and coated in a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tenders
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Breading

  • 1.5 pounds chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Honey BBQ Sauce

  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
  • In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.

Breading the Chicken

  • Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  • Then, dip it into the beaten eggs, followed by the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Cooking

  • Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spraying with cooking spray.
  • Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Honey BBQ Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serving

  • Toss the chicken tenders in the honey BBQ sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

You can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or hot sauce to the honey BBQ sauce. Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free alternative.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Air Fryer, BBQ, Chicken, Honey, Tenders
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