Description
Golden crunch meets sweet heat in these air fryer chicken tenders, coated in cornflakes for that addictive texture and drizzled with spicy hot honey. It’s weeknight comfort made wildly crave-worthy – no deep fryer, no stress, all the flavor. Grab your air fryer – dinner’s about to get legendary.
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders
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2 eggs (room temp)
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2 tbsp milk (any type)
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½ tsp each: salt, black pepper
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½ tsp each: garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder
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3 cups cornflakes, crushed (not powdered!)
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Cooking spray or oil
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Hot honey, for drizzling (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
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Prep Chicken: Pat tenders dry. Optional: salt & chill for 15–30 mins for max flavor.
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Egg Wash: Whisk eggs, milk, and spices in a shallow bowl.
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Crush Cornflakes: Add a splash of egg wash into crumbs for extra crunch bits.
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Coat Tenders: Dip chicken in egg, then cornflakes. Press to stick.
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Spray & Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray tenders with oil. Air fry in a single layer for 6 mins.
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Flip & Finish: Flip and cook another 4–6 mins until golden and 165°F inside.
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Drizzle & Serve: Rest 2 mins. Drizzle with hot honey and dive in!
Notes
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Crunch Control: Use a food bag + rolling pin to crush flakes evenly.
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Flavor Boost: Add Dijon or hot sauce to egg wash.
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Make it Nashville: Brush post-air fry with spicy butter for heat lovers!
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Reheat Like a Pro: 375°F air fryer for 3–4 mins = crisp revival.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal per serving
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 28g