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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 578 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the water, salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Pour hot honey over the chicken and serve, garnished with chopped parsley or chives.
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Air Fryer Instructions:
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.