Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Crispy, sweet, and savory—Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders with Cornflakes are a deliciously fun way to spice up meal times
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup cornflakes crushed
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1½ cups honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat.
- In a bowl, combine chicken tenderloins with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes.
- Dip each seasoned chicken tenderloin into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Roll the egg-coated chicken in the cornflake mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to adhere.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- While the chicken is cooking, in a large bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Once the chicken tenders are done, transfer them to the bowl with the sauce and toss until they are well coated.
- Serve your air fryer honey garlic chicken tenders over rice or with your favorite side dishes. Garnish with some chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 31gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1840mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 1gSugar: 106gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 4mg
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