Air Fried Crispy Chipotle Honey Chicken Tenders
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 21 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Crispy chicken tenders coated in a crunchy cornflake crust, then glazed with a smoky chipotle honey sauce and served with a creamy high‑protein ranch. The dish offers a satisfying crunch, a sweet‑spicy kick, and a protein‑packed finish perfect for a quick dinner.
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Method
Season the chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In another dish, combine the flour and crushed cornflakes.
Dip each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then in the eggs, and finally coat with the cornflake mixture.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The coating adheres in an even layer. Let excess egg drip away before the final coating.
Arrange the coated chicken on the air‑fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Air‑fry at 400°F (400°F) for 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (165°F).
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The coating is golden and crisp; the chicken is cooked through. Flip halfway for even browning.
While the chicken cooks, combine honey, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, and broth in a small saucepan; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Simmer the glaze for 3‑4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The glaze looks glossy and slightly thickened. Stir as it simmers so it thickens evenly.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and place it in a large bowl; pour the hot glaze over the tenders and toss to coat evenly.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tenders are evenly coated in glaze. Toss gently to keep the crisp coating intact.
For the high‑protein ranch, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, ranch seasoning, chopped dill, a splash of pickle juice, and a splash of water until smooth.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The dip is smooth and pourable. Add water gradually to reach the consistency you like.
Serve the glazed chicken tenders with a side of the creamy ranch dip and enjoy immediately.
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Chicken tenders, 15 ways
14 creators posted their own. Most use chicken, garlic, all-purpose flour and egg.
- recipeincaption35 min16 ingr.Only this one uses ketchup and seasoning salt
- Hesti40 min15 ingr.Only this one uses brown sugar
- Matt25 min5 ingr.Only this one uses mango habanero sauce
- Jon García Abad30 min16 ingr.Only this one uses panko breadcrumbs, valentina sauce and sweet chili sauce
- janellerohner17 min10 ingr.Only this one uses granulated onion and basil
- Hunter Micheletto35 min21 ingr.Only this one uses chipotle peppers in adobo, adobo sauce and apple cider vinegar
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