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Wingstop Copycat Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe

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These Wingstop Copycat Hot Honey Chicken Tenders are crispy, sweet, and spicy chicken strips perfect for air frying or deep frying at home. Coated in a flavorful hot honey glaze made from honey, brown sugar, and a blend of spices, these tenders deliver a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Ideal as a snack or meal, they pair wonderfully with ranch or blue cheese dip.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Tenders

  • 2 pounds chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Hot Honey Sauce & Seasoning

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Cut 2 pounds of chicken tenders or breasts into strips if needed. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness when cooked.
  2. Season and Dredge: Toss the chicken strips with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Then dredge each strip in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or your preferred breading mix, coating evenly for a crispy crust.
  3. Cook Chicken:
    • For deep frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan or fryer and cook the chicken strips until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
    • For air frying: Lightly spray the chicken strips with oil and place in an air fryer. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tenders are crispy and cooked through.
  4. Make Hot Honey Sauce: In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup honey, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons honey powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Coat Chicken: While the chicken is still warm, toss the cooked tenders in the hot honey sauce until they are evenly coated and sticky.
  6. Serve: Serve the hot honey chicken tenders immediately with ranch or blue cheese dip, and extra honey on the side if desired.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breasts cut into strips if chicken tenders are not available.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spiciness level to your preference.
  • For an extra crispy crust, let the flour-coated chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking.
  • If using an oven, bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes flipping once, although air fry or deep fry gives best results.
  • Honey powder can be found at specialty stores or online; it helps enhance honey flavor in the seasoning.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/wingstop-copycat-hot-honey-chicken-tenders-recipe/