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Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

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.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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: 1serving | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 12g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, chicken tenders, crispy breaded chicken, honey chipotle chicken
Cost: $10