Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders is made with chicken tenders, flour, 2 eggs, panko breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes to serve 4. 300 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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Steps
- 1
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- 2
Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, panko mixed with Parmesan.
- 3
Dredge each tender: flour, egg, panko-Parmesan. Press coating firmly.
- 4
Spray with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F).
- 5
Whisk together Dijon, honey, mayo, vinegar, and garlic powder. Serve tenders with honey mustard for dipping.
Tip: Panko gives a much crispier result than regular breadcrumbs. Adding Parmesan to the coating gives it savory depth. Don't skip the cooking spray — it's what makes them golden instead of pale.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~25 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 300 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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