Crispiest Hot Honey Tenders
Ultra-crispy chicken tenders coated in seasoned panko and finished with a sticky-sweet hot honey glaze that delivers the perfect balance of crunch and heat.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
chicken tenders (raw)
600 g
Breading
all-purpose flour
120 g
buttermilk
240 ml
panko breadcrumbs
200 g
paprika
5 g
garlic powder
3 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Hot Honey Sauce
honey
120 g
red chili flakes
5 g
butter
30 g
Instructions
Prepare the breading station
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour and spices, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
Coat the chicken tenders
Dredge chicken tenders in seasoned flour, then dip in buttermilk, and finally coat in panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
Fry the tenders
Heat oil to 175°C and fry tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare hot honey sauce
Melt butter with honey and chili flakes to create a sweet-spicy glaze.
Toss tenders in hot honey
Drizzle or toss the hot fried tenders in the prepared hot honey sauce for a glossy, spicy-sweet finish.
Serve immediately
Plate the crispy hot honey tenders and serve right away for maximum crunch.
Original recipe
Storage
Best eaten fresh; reheating in air fryer restores crispiness
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