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Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe | Honey Barbecue Chicken Tenders

Elevate your dinner with these deliciously crispy Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders!
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Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Chicken Strips, BBQ Chicken Tender Recipe, BBQ Chicken Tenders, Homemade Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders, Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6 chicken tenders
Author: AshleyThompson

Ingredients

For The Sauce

  • 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce a sweet variety
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • Prep the Chicken. Start by patting the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. This helps the coating stick better.
  • Make the Flour Mixture. In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Dip the Tenders. Dip each chicken tender first in the beaten egg, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. This double coating will ensure a crispier finish.
  • Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Spray the chicken tenders with olive oil. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the tenders and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce. In a saucepan, combine the honey, BBQ sauce, and butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Toss with Sauce. Once the chicken tenders are cooked and still hot, toss them in the honey BBQ sauce until they are evenly coated.
  • Serve. Serve your honey BBQ chicken tenders hot and enjoy!