Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce are a complete delight! Juicy, tender chicken encased in a flavorful, crispy coating, all cooked in your air fryer with just a light spray of oil. They might sound too good to be true, but they’re sensationally delicious.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned or plain
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Honey Mustard Sauce For Chicken Tenders:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by patting the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and pepper.
- In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (or 200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer. Spray the tenders with a bit of oil. Set cook time for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Make Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce for Chicken Tenders: While the chicken cooks, mix honey, mustard, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and lemon juice in a bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Once the chicken tenders are done, serve them hot with the homemade honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy your crispy, flavorful chicken tenders with a sweet and honey mustard sauce for chicken tenders.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 2mg