Wingstop Copycat Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Description
Wingstop Copycat Hot Honey Chicken Tenders recipe – crispy, sweet, and spicy chicken tenders you can make at home. Perfect for air fryer or oven cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken tenders ,
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar ,
- 2 tablespoons Honey powder ,
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper ,
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika ,
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder ,
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder ,
- 1 teaspoon Salt ,
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper ,
- 1/3 cup Honey ,
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cut 2 pounds Chicken tenders or breasts into strips if needed. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss the chicken in 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper and 1 teaspoon Salt , then dredge in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or your favorite breading mix for a crispy crust.
- Fry or air fry:
- Deep fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken strips until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Air fry: Spray chicken lightly with oil and air fry at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- In a bowl, mix 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 .
- While chicken is still warm, toss in the hot honey rub until evenly coated and sticky.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dip, and extra honey on the side if you’re feeling wild.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 33gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 567mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg