Hot Honey Chicken
Hot Honey Chicken is a delectable recipe that has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, offering a mouthwatering fusion that is sure to delight. This chicken is air-fried to golden perfection, and promises crispy, succulent chicken coated in a fiery honey glaze that packs a punch.
The combination of honey, hot sauce, and a medley of spices creates an irresistible harmony, making Hot Honey Chicken a standout choice for those craving a dish that’s both comforting and exhilarating.
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Hot Honey Chicken Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- ● 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- ● 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ● 1 teaspoon paprika
- ● 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ● 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ● 2 eggs, beaten
- ● 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- ● 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into 4 cutlets)
- ● Olive oil (for drizzling over the breaded chicken before air frying)
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- ● 3/4 cup honey
- ● 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- ● 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ● 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- ● 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ● 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ● Fresh parsley or green onion, chopped (optional)
How to Make Hot Honey Chicken
- In a shallow dish, combine the crushed cornflakes, grated parmesan cheese, paprika,
onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside. - In another shallow dish, whisk together the beaten eggs and hot sauce.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off,
- then coat with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breading to the chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Carefully place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and drizzle
them lightly with olive oil. - You may have to fry the chicken in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan over
low heat, combine the honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder,
and onion powder. - Stir well and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken or serve it on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onion.
Tips & Tricks
● To save time, prepare the hot honey sauce while the chicken is cooking in the air fryer.
● Ensure the chicken breasts are pounded to a uniform thickness for even cooking.
● Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the hot honey sauce according to your spice
preference.
● For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cornflakes and check the hot sauce for gluten-
containing ingredients.
● Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onion to add a pop of color and freshness
to the dish.
● The hot honey sauce can be prepared in larger batches and stored in an airtight
container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
● Experiment with different spices and seasonings in the breading mixture to customize
the flavor of the hot honey chicken.
● If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the breaded chicken in a preheated oven at
400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
● This recipe can be easily doubled.
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Hot Honey Chicken
Hot Honey Chicken is a delectable recipe that has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, offering a mouthwatering fusion that is sure to delight.
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Chicken:
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into 4 cutlets)
- Olive oil (for drizzling over the breaded chicken before air frying)
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley or green onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a shallow dish, combine the crushed cornflakes, grated parmesan cheese, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
2. In another shallow dish, whisk together the beaten eggs and hot sauce.
3. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breading to the chicken.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
5. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and drizzle them lightly with olive oil. You may have to fry the chicken in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
6. Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
7. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
8. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
9. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onion.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 476Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 427mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 1gSugar: 54gProtein: 27g