Description
These crispy hot honey garlic tenders are coated in a golden, sticky-sweet glaze with just the right amount of heat. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they’re a bold twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Chicken Tenders
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- Vegetable Oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- In one bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs with buttermilk.
- Make sure the oil is hot before frying. Use a thermometer or test with a pinch of flour.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then back into the flour. Press to coat well.
- Fry in batches for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on the wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in honey, vinegar, and chili flakes. Simmer briefly.
- Toss crispy tenders in warm glaze until fully coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Double dip the tenders for an extra crunchy crust.
- Don’t overcrowd the frying pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Warm the glaze before tossing for better coating.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: hot honey garlic chicken tenders, spicy chicken tenders, crispy chicken recipe