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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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If you’re craving something spicy, crispy, and super easy, these Air FryerHoney Buffalo Chicken Tenders are it! They’re crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and tossed in a sweet and tangy buffalo sauce that’s seriously addictive.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breasts sliced into tenders
  • 1 cup cornflakes crushed
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Honey Buffalo Sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon Frank’s RedHot sauce
  • 2 tablespoon cold butter

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prep the Coating: Crush the cornflakes into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand in a zip-top bag.
  2. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken tenders with garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Dip each tender into the whisked eggs, then press firmly into the crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
  4. Air Fry or Bake
  5. Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with oil and arrange the tenders in a single layer. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  6. Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  7. Make the Honey Buffalo Sauce: In a skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add honey and Frank’s RedHot sauce, and stir until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat.
  8. Toss and Serve: Once the tenders are done, toss them in the warm honey buffalo sauce or brush it on. Serve immediately! I love serving with a side of ranch dressing.

Notes

  • Crush the cornflakes finely – The finer the crumbs, the better they stick to the chicken and create that perfect crispy coating.
  • Press the chicken firmly on the cornflakes. To make the coating really stick to the chicken, press it really firmly.
  • Toss tenders in sauce just before serving – For the crispiest results, wait until right before serving to coat them in the honey buffalo sauce.

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