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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Recipe by Fitwaffle on InstagramAdded 11 November 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. These hot honey chicken tenders are quick, crunchy, and coated in a sweet‑sticky glaze that’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. The simple air‑fryer method keeps them juicy while the honey‑soy sauce adds a glossy, flavorful finish.

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Method

  1. Season the raw chicken tenders with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat evenly.

  2. Season the flour, then coat the chicken tenders in the seasoned flour, dip them in beaten egg, and press them into crushed cornflakes, ensuring a good coating.

  3. Place the coated chicken tenders on a wire rack inside the air fryer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy.

  4. While the chicken cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and hot sauce in a microwave‑safe bowl and heat briefly until the sauce is warm and the garlic is softened.

  5. Toss the cooked chicken tenders in the hot honey sauce until fully coated, then serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Season before coating
Season the raw chicken tenders with paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper before any flour or egg.
Press cornflakes firmly
After dipping in egg, press the crushed cornflakes onto the tenders.
Use a wire rack in the air fryer
Place coated tenders on a wire rack inside the air fryer.
Warm sauce briefly
Microwave the honey‑soy‑garlic sauce just until warm and the garlic softens before tossing.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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