Air-Fried Crispy Chipotle Honey Chicken Tenders with High-Protein Ranch
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Crispy air-fried chicken tenders are coated in a sweet, smoky, spicy chipotle-honey glaze and served with a cool Greek-yogurt ranch dip. The recipe makes approximately six servings of three tenders each.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and air fryer
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten, dairy, and eggs
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 g
Breading
- 30 g
- 100 g
- 55 g
Chipotle Honey Glaze
- 85 g
- 35 g
- 15 g
- 6 g
- 15 g
- 60 g
High-Protein Ranch
- 245 g
- 30 g
- 6 g
- 3 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.37 kg before cooking, which is about 230 g per serving.
Steps
Pat the chicken tenderloins dry. Season all over with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Set up three shallow bowls: place the flour in the first, beat the eggs in the second, and place the crushed cornflakes in the third.
Coat each chicken tenderloin in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the beaten egg, then press it into the crushed cornflakes until fully coated on all sides.
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)), if preheating is required for your model. Arrange the breaded tenders in a single layer, leaving space between them, and lightly coat them with cooking spray.
Air-fry the tenders at 390°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)) for 12–15 minutes, turning them halfway through. They should be crisp and golden, and the thickest tender should reach 165°F (74 °C) (74°C (165 °F)) internally.
While the chicken cooks, combine the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, chopped dill, and a splash of pickle juice in a bowl.
Stir the ranch until smooth. Add a splash of water as needed until it reaches a pourable dipping consistency.
Place a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, optional hot sauce, and broth.
Stir the glaze over medium heat until combined and slightly thickened, about 2–4 minutes. It should look glossy and coat the back of a spoon; do not let the honey scorch.
Transfer the crisp chicken tenders to the skillet and gently toss until they are evenly coated in the glossy chipotle-honey glaze.
Serve the glazed tenders immediately with the high-protein ranch for dipping.
Notes
The source lists approximately 406 calories, 49 g protein, 38 g carbohydrates, and 6 g fat per serving of about three tenders with ranch. Work in batches if needed so the air-fryer basket is not crowded. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat in the air fryer to restore crispness.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 289
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 27 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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