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Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

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These crispy chicken tenders with a sweet and smoky honey chipotle sauce are totally crave-worthy. Perfect for a quick dinner or game-day snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 548 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb Chicken Tenderloins
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Cooking Spray

For the Honey Chipotle Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Adobo Sauce (from canned chipotles)
  • 1 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice

Instructions
 

  • Set up a breading station: flour with salt and garlic powder in one dish, beaten eggs in a second dish, and panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
  • Dredge each chicken tenderloin in seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, then press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat on all sides.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390F. Spray the basket with cooking spray. Arrange the breaded tenders in a single layer without overcrowding and spray the tops lightly. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, adobo sauce, melted butter, and lime juice until smooth and glossy.
  • Brush or drizzle the honey chipotle sauce generously over the hot tenders as soon as they come out. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 61gFat: 12g
Keyword air fryer, chicken tenders, crispy breaded chicken, honey chipotle chicken
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