Description
Crispy, juicy Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders coated in a sticky-sweet glaze. A perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory, these tenders are fast, flavorful, and sure to impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F or heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- In a shallow bowl, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge chicken tenders in the mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
- Lay tenders in skillet or air fryer in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook 4–5 minutes per side in skillet or 10–12 minutes in air fryer, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together honey and BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Toss hot cooked tenders in the warm sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before coating for extra crispiness.
- Let coated tenders rest before cooking to help the crust stick better.
- Double the glaze if you love saucy tenders.
- Use a wire rack when baking to keep them crispy on all sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey bbq chicken tenders, sticky chicken tenders, bbq chicken recipe, air fryer chicken, game day chicken