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air fryer chicken tenders honey mustard

20-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Irresistible Honey Mustard


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Crispy air fryer chicken tenders with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
  3. Dip chicken tenders in flour mix, then eggs, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Place tenders in air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 5 minutes.
  6. Mix honey, mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  7. Serve tenders with honey mustard sauce.

Notes

  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
  • Adjust cooking time based on air fryer model.
  • Double the sauce if you prefer more for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (4 tenders)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders honey mustard crispy easy recipe