Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden, and dripping with sweet heat.
These air-fried chicken tenders are coated in a crunchy, seasoned crust that locks in all the juiciness — then finished with a glossy hot honey sauce that’s equal parts sweet, tangy, and gently spicy. Every bite delivers that perfect contrast: crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, with a sticky glaze that keeps you coming back for more.

Finish with: A side of extra hot honey for dipping and serve with fries, a fresh slaw, or tucked into wraps for an easy, crowd-favorite meal.

Category: Main Course | Cuisine: American Fusion

Servings: 4 | Steps: 6

Ingredients

1 1/2  pounds chicken tenders
1 cup flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Zestify Bee on Fire seasoning Add To Cart

Hot Honey Sauce

1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Zestify Bee on Fire seasoning Add To Cart

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Prepare a breading station in 3 separate shallow dishes:
    - Combine flour, salt, and Bee on Fire.
    - Beaten eggs.
    - Breadcrumbs
3. Bread the chicken by coating tenders in flour mixture, then into the egg and finally the breadcrumbs, gently pressing each side.
4. Arrange the tenders in a single layer in a lightly oiled airfryer and cook for 4 minutes, flip and cook for another 4-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked completely.
5. While the tenders are cooking, whisk honey, vinegar and seasoning in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Toss the chicken tenders in the sauce or serve the sauce on the side.