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High Protein Sweet ‘n Spicy Chicken Tenders
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High Protein Sweet ‘n Spicy Chicken Tenders
Sweet n Spicy Sauce
Instructions
1
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2
Season chicken tenders with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3
Coat each tender in crushed cornflakes and press to adhere.
4
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fully cooked.
5
In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
6
Brush sauce generously over chicken tenders or serve on the side as a dip.
7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound for Even Cooking 🔨Gently pound chicken tenders to uniform thickness before coating to ensure even air-frying and prevent dry edges with undercooked centers.
- Double-Dredge for Maximum Crunch 🥣Dip tenders in a wet binder (egg white or yogurt) between cornflake coatings to create multiple crispy layers that stay crunchy even after glazing.
- Balance Your Glaze Temperature ⏱️Let the sweet and spicy glaze cool slightly before coating hot tenders to prevent the honey from burning while allowing the sriracha heat to properly coat the surface.
- Customize Sriracha Intensity 🌶️Add sriracha in increments and taste-test the glaze first—this prevents overwhelming heat and lets you dial in the perfect sweet-to-spicy ratio for your preference.
- Air-Fry in Single Layer 🪟Arrange tenders in a single layer without overlapping and flip halfway through cooking for guaranteed crispiness on all sides and superior texture.
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