Description
Golden, crunchy, and drizzled with the perfect sweet heat, these hot honey chicken tenders are impossible to resist. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or anytime cravings hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk and seasonings for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and spices in a shallow bowl.
- Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, dip back into buttermilk, and coat again.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry the tenders in batches until golden and cooked through.
- Warm honey with hot sauce, chili flakes, vinegar, and butter in a small saucepan.
- Drizzle hot honey over the crispy tenders and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American