(Air Fryer) Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Crispy hot honey chicken tenders made in the air fryer using just 5 ingredients!
Ingredients you’ll need:
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing, or substitute with 2 beaten eggs
- 1 ½ lbs. Chicken, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cups Cornflakes, crushed
- 1 tbsp. Hot Sauce
- ¼ cup Honey
- Thyme, for garnishing
- Flaky Salt, for garnishing
How to Store and Reheat Chicken Tenders:
I recommend storing the completely cooled chicken tenders in a resealable bag or airtight container in the fridge up to 3-4 days. Reheat on a baking pan lined with parchment paper at 400F for 6-8 minutes, flipping over to bake an additional 3-5 minutes, until crispy again.
How to make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders:
- In a large bowl, combine the ranch and chicken strips. Toss until the chicken is well coated. Let marinate in the fridge, if time allows, for 10-30 minutes.
- Dredge each chicken strip in the crushed cornflakes, place on the air fryer rack.
- Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, then flip to cook an additional5-10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix the hot sauce and honey. Brush on the crispy chicken tenders. Garnish with fresh thyme and flaky salt. Enjoy warm with more ranch dressing on the side!
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(Air Fryer) Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Chicken Tenders:
- ½ cup Ken’s Ranch Dressing + more for serving
- 1 ½ lbs. Chicken sliced into thin strips
- 2 cups Cornflakes crushed
- 1 tbsp. Hot Sauce
- ¼ cup Honey
- Thyme for garnishing
- Flaky Salt for garnishing
For the Focaccia Sandwich:
- 1 slab of Sourdough Focaccia Bread
- 1-2 tbsp. Butter
- 4-6 oz. Goat Cheese softened
- 4 pieces Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
- 1 cup Romaine Lettuce chopped
- 2 tbsp. Ken’s Ranch Dressing
Instructions
For the Hot Honey Chicken Tenders:
- In a large bowl, combine the ranch and chicken strips. Toss until the chicken is well coated. Let marinate in the fridge, if time allows, for 10-30 minutes.
- Dredge each chicken strip in the crushed cornflakes, place on the air fryer rack.
- Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, then flip to cook an additional5-10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix the hot sauce and honey. Brush on the crispy chicken tenders. Garnish with fresh thyme and flaky salt. Enjoy warm with more ranch dressing on the side!
For the Focaccia Sandwich:
- Slather the butter over each inside half of the sliced focaccia bread. Toast in the broiler for 1-2 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Spread the softened goat cheese over the bottom slice, then layer with the hot honey chicken tenders, and the chopped romaine lettuce tossed in ranch. Sandwich with the top slice to enjoy!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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