Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Air Fryer Crispy Honey Sriracha BBQ Chicken Tenders, where sweet honey meets spicy Sriracha and rich BBQ sauce. This recipe is perfect for game days, family dinners, or anytime you’re craving a flavorful treat. With an air fryer, these tenders achieve a satisfying crunch without the excess oil of deep-frying, making them a healthier choice that doesn’t compromise on taste. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main dish, these chicken tenders will quickly become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat chicken tenders dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each tender in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in panko.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange chicken tenders in the air fryer basket; spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy.
- Brush on the honey Sriracha BBQ sauce during the last two minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg