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Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken

This Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken is crispy and flavorful! Enjoy juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze that's sure to impress!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 pound chicken cutlets or thin-sliced chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as sriracha, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Optional fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro, for garnishing if desired

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Cooking Instructions:
  1. Begin by pounding the chicken cutlets or thin-sliced chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of 1/4-inch.
  2. In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, smoked paprika, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. In a second bowl, beat the eggs with the hot sauce. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the breaded chicken in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
  6. While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the honey, hot sauce, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Allow it to simmer gently for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the air fryer and toss it in the hot honey sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • For a crispier texture, ensure the chicken is coated evenly in panko breadcrumbs.
  • Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of hot sauce.
  • Store leftover hot honey chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.