These air fryer spicy sriracha chicken tenders are crispy, flavorful, and pack a delicious spicy kick. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, served with cooling ranch dressing or celery sticks.
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken tenders
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sriracha Glaze:
- ¼ cup sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken Tenders:
- Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Dredge each tender in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and fully cooked.
- Make the Sriracha Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, combine sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Heat over low heat, stirring, until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Coat the Tenders:
- Toss the cooked chicken tenders in the sriracha glaze until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Transfer the tenders to a serving plate, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve with ranch dressing or celery sticks for a cooling balance.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 6g
Notes:
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the sriracha.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
Enjoy these fiery and crispy air fryer spicy sriracha chicken tenders—a dish that’s sure to impress! 🌶️✨