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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip
Quick and crispy chicken tenders perfect for a weeknight meal, served with a homemade honey mustard sauce for dipping. A family favorite that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Chicken Tenders
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Step 2 — For the Honey Mustard Dip
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Dredging Stations
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper mixed; one with the beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 2
Coat Chicken
Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat generously with panko breadcrumbs. Press to ensure good adhesion.
- 3
Air Fry Chicken
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or toss tenders with 2 tbsp olive oil. Arrange tenders in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
Make Dip
While chicken cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
- 5
Serve
Serve crispy chicken tenders hot with the honey mustard dip.
Nutrition per serving: 450 cal · 35g protein · 30g carbs · 20g fat
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
