Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
These crispy and flavorful chicken tenders are coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or snack.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, and yellow mustard until well combined.
- Set up breading station: Place flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in one bowl, the honey mustard mixture in a second bowl, and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat the tenders: Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip into the honey mustard mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Air fry the tenders: Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness: Ensure the chicken tenders are golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Tips
- Use parchment paper in the air fryer basket for easier cleanup.
- For extra crispiness, spray a little more cooking spray on the tenders before air frying.
- Serve with extra honey mustard sauce for dipping.
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