Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce
If you're looking for a fun and delicious way to try out your new air fryer, this may be the perfect idea for your family. These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Homemade Honey Sauce are so quick and easy to make! They are also kid friendly and ideal for a busy weeknight dinner. One of the best things about cooking the chicken in your air fryer is that you do not need added oils or fats, making it healthier for your family. Also, the air frying process locks in the juices of the ingredients and makes food crispy on the outside while its tender on the inside.
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What do I need to make the Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce?
This simple family friendly recipe comes together quickly with common ingredients that are easily found at the grocery store. Here is what you will need to make this chicken recipe.
- Boneless skinless chicken tenders
- Egg
- Milk
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup honey
- Prepared yellow mustard
- Coarse ground dijon mustard
- High heat cooking spray, such as extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil or avocado oil
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish if desired
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How do I make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders and Honey Mustard Sauce?
This simple air fryer chicken recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Here are the steps to make the chicken tenders along with the honey mustard sauce.
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Spray the air fryer tray with cooking spray. Place breadcrumbs on a plate or shallow bowl and set aside. Mix the paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with a paper towel and season both sides with the seasoning.
Step 2: Bread the chicken
Whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow dish. Dip a seasoned chicken into the egg-milk mixture and then dredge in the breadcrumbs. Place in the prepared air fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining tenders Note: you may have to work in batches depending on air fryer tray size.
Step 3: Cook the chicken tenders in the air fryer
Cook the chicken tenders on the air fry setting at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. When finished cooking, the tenders should be golden brown with an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from air fryer when done, garnish with parsley (if desired) and serve with honey mustard sauce.
Pro Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature of chicken. Cooking times vary between different models, sizes and styles of air fryers.
Step 4: Prepare the homemade honey mustard sauce
This can be done quickly while the chicken tenders are cooking. Mix the honey, yellow mustard and coarse mustard together in a small bowl until well combined. Serve it along side the chicken tenders.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders FAQ and Tips
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer to allow for a crispy crust.
- Air fryer cook times may vary depending on the brand and air fryer size.
- For best results: Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature of chicken to avoid over or under cooking
- Use a high heat cooking spray, such as extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil or avocado oil
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Cooked in a white Cosori 5.8qt air fryer.
- For a creamier dipping sauce, try adding 2-3 tablespoons of mayo or Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce
Equipment
- Air Fryer These were made in a Cosori 5.8qt basket style air fryer
Ingredients
For the chicken tenders:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the honey mustard sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground dijon mustard
- High heat cooking spray such as extra virgin olive oil, grape seed oil or avocado oil
- fresh chopped parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
To make the chicken tenders:
- Spray the air fryer tray with a high-heat cooking spray, such as olive oil.
- Place breadcrumbs on a plate and set aside.
- Mix the paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel and season both sides with the seasoning.
- Whisk the egg and milk together. Dip a seasoned chicken tender into the egg mixture and then dredge in the breadcrumbs. Place in the air fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining tenders (note: you may have to work in batches depending on air fryer tray size*).
- Cook on the air fry setting at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. The chicken tenders should be golden brown with an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit when fully cooked.*Cooking times vary between models and sizes of air fryer. It's best to check the internal temp of the chicken to avoid over or under cooking. I like to check it when I turn them over halfway through, to see how they are progressing and if I need to shorten cooking time or not.
To make the honey mustard sauce:
- Mix the honey, yellow mustard and coarse mustard together until well combined.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with the honey mustard sauce, enjoy!
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