Crispy Air Fryer Chicken (Printer-Friendly)
Tender chicken coated in honey mustard and crispy crushed chips cooked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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1 pound chicken tenderloins
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Honey Mustard Sauce
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⅔ cup mayonnaise
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⅓ cup Dijon mustard
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¼ cup honey
→ Coating
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1½ cups crushed kettle-cooked plain potato chips
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
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Combine chicken tenderloins, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; toss to coat evenly and set aside.
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Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey in a separate bowl until smooth.
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Pour approximately ⅓ cup of the honey mustard sauce over the seasoned chicken tenders and toss to coat thoroughly; set aside.
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Place crushed potato chips in a shallow bowl. Dip each honey mustard-coated tender individually into the chips, pressing firmly to ensure an even coating. Arrange coated tenders on a plate.
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Spray the air fryer basket generously with cooking spray. Arrange coated tenders in a single layer without crowding; work in batches if necessary. Spray the tops of tenders with cooking spray.
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Cook in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the coating is crispy.
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Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and serve remaining honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
# Extra Suggestions:
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If your air fryer basket is not nonstick, apply cooking spray generously to prevent sticking.
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For a variation, substitute crushed potato chips with your preferred chip flavor or crushed pork rinds.