Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
Deliciously crunchy air fryer chicken tenders glazed with a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, perfect for family dinners or game-day snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (for the sauce)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Set up a breading station: mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in one dish, beat the eggs in another, and place breadcrumbs in the third.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, followed by the beaten eggs, and coat evenly with the breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (should reach 165°F internally).
- In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder, and cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the chicken tenders in the honey BBQ sauce or serve on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
