Description
AIR FRYER CRISPY HONEY SRIRACHA BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your dining experience. These tenders boast a perfectly crispy exterior while remaining tender on the inside, making them ideal for any occasion—from game day gatherings to quick weeknight dinners. With just 25 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up this flavorful dish that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenders dry and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Set up three shallow bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each tender in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with panko.
- Whisk together honey, Sriracha, BBQ sauce, and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with cooking spray, and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush with sauce in the last two minutes of cooking. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg