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Hot Honey Chicken Thigh Tenders, Air-Fried

Name: Hot Honey Chicken Thigh Tenders, Air-Fried
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 450 g Chicken Boneless Thigh; 3 tbsp Thick curd; 1 tsp Hot sauce; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Plain flour; 1 Egg; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp Oil spray; 3 tbsp Honey; 1 tsp Chilli flakes; 1 tsp Vinegar; Pickles (to serve); Coleslaw or salad (to serve)

Juicy boneless thigh strips in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, air-fried and glazed with sweet-spicy hot honey.

Total time

35 m

25 m hands-on

Serves

as a main

Air fryer

190 °C

14 minutes

Heat

Medium

hot honey

Raw materials

Thigh strips stay juicy inside a crisp crust.

Chicken Boneless Thigh

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Method

Press the crumbs on firmly and spray well for an even golden finish.

01
Get set
Take the chicken out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Pat it dry with paper towels. Wash your hands, board and knife after handling raw chicken. Cut the thigh into thick strips.
02
Marinate
Mix the marinade, coat the strips and rest for 20 minutes.
03
Crumb
Dust each strip in flour, dip in egg and press into the breadcrumbs.
04
Air fry
Spray well and cook at 190 °C in a single layer for 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway. Cook until no pink remains and the juices run clear, or 74 °C at the thickest part if you use a thermometer.
05
Make the hot honey
Warm the honey, chilli flakes and vinegar for 1 minute.
06
Glaze and serve
Drizzle the hot honey over the tenders. Serve with pickles and slaw.

Questions

Can I bake them instead?+

Yes. Bake on a rack at 220 °C for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once.

How hot is the honey?+

Mild to medium. Add more chilli flakes for heat.

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