Crispy Hot Honey Chicken (Baked or Air Fried)

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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken (Baked or Air Fried)

This Hot Honey Chicken recipe can be made in the oven or in the Air Fryer (both directions included). A delicious combination of lean chicken meat, coated in a tasty and crispy cornflake crust, oven fried or air fried until crispy on the outside, succulent and juicy inside. Finish it with hot honey sauce for an added punch of flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts about 3-4 breasts, cut into strips.

Breading:

  • 6 cups cornflakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Egg Mixture

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Oil spray

For Serving

  • Hot honey for serving about 1/3 cup
  • Chopped parsley or chives for serving optional
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Instructions

  1. In a food processor, place the cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Place the crumbs into a wide shallow plate (a pie plate is ideal) and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the water, salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  4. Place parchment paper on a rimmed sheet pan. Melt the butter and drizzle it or brush it onto the lined sheet pan to coat the parchment paper.
  5. Working with one chicken strip at a time, dip the chicken in the egg mixture. Allow any excess egg to drip from the chicken and then dredge in the crumb mixture pressing each strip lightly so the coating adheres to the chicken. For a thicker coating, dip the chicken into the egg and the crumbs coating for a second time before placing the chicken onto the prepared sheet pan.
  6. Place the chicken strips on the sheet pan in a single layer, leaving some room between each strip (about 1 inch). This will help the chicken crisp up properly. Spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.
  7. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken strips.
  8. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Pour hot honey over the chicken and serve, garnished with chopped parsley or chives.

Air Fryer Instructions:

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated chicken in the air fryer and lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Cook for 8 minutes, then flip the chicken strips and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook for an additional 7 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • You can get about 3 to 4 strips from a chicken breast
  • If you prefer using the air fryer, you will need the same ingredients except for the butter. Substitute the butter with cooking spray or oil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 263mg (88%) Sodium 971mg (40%) Potassium 979mg (28%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1607IU (32%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 14mg (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 578kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 263mg 88%
Sodium 971mg 40%
Potassium 979mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1607IU 32%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 14mg 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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