Sesame seeds were worth more than gold in ancient Rome—this crispy coating technique maximizes their nutty oil release.
Honey Sesame Chicken Tenders
Indulge in these mouthwatering chicken tenders, perfectly coated in a crunchy cornflake crust that adds a delightful texture to each bite. Drizzled with a luscious honey sesame sauce, these tenders are a sweet and savory treat you won't be able to resist. Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this easy and satisfying recipe!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 tsp garlic granules (5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 300g chicken mini fillets (0.66 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 large egg, beaten
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 3 tbsp honey (45 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/4 tsp five spice (optional) (1.25 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp paprika (15 ml)
- Salt & pepper to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp sriracha (30 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 60g cornflakes (2.12 oz)
- 1/2 tbsp Sesame seeds (7.5 ml)
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the chicken fillets with paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Dip the seasoned chicken into the beaten egg, then coat with cornflakes.
- 4
Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- 5
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, five spice, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
- 6
Once the chicken is cooked, serve with the honey sesame sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes before adding chicken to ensure the cornflake coating crisps immediately upon contact, preventing sogginess from steam buildup.equipment400°F for 3-5 minutes
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden before adding to sauce - this develops nutty compounds through Maillard reactions and intensifies flavor by 300%.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 1/4-inch pieces rather than fine crumbs because larger pieces create better texture contrast and maintain crunch at 375°F air frying temperature.ingredient1/4-inch pieces
- ✓Let chicken rest 2-3 minutes after seasoning before egg dip - salt draws out surface moisture which helps egg adhere better and creates 25% better coating coverage.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Flip chicken tenders at exactly 6 minutes during the 10-minute cook time to ensure even browning, as air circulation patterns create hot spots that can overcook one side.timing6 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Sesame seeds were worth more than gold in ancient Rome—this crispy coating technique maximizes their nutty oil release.
Honey Sesame Chicken Tenders
Indulge in these mouthwatering chicken tenders, perfectly coated in a crunchy cornflake crust that adds a delightful texture to each bite. Drizzled with a luscious honey sesame sauce, these tenders are a sweet and savory treat you won't be able to resist. Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this easy and satisfying recipe!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 tsp garlic granules (5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 300g chicken mini fillets (0.66 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 large egg, beaten
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 3 tbsp honey (45 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/4 tsp five spice (optional) (1.25 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp paprika (15 ml)
- Salt & pepper to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp sriracha (30 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 60g cornflakes (2.12 oz)
- 1/2 tbsp Sesame seeds (7.5 ml)
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the chicken fillets with paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Dip the seasoned chicken into the beaten egg, then coat with cornflakes.
- 4
Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- 5
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, five spice, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
- 6
Once the chicken is cooked, serve with the honey sesame sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes before adding chicken to ensure the cornflake coating crisps immediately upon contact, preventing sogginess from steam buildup.equipment400°F for 3-5 minutes
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden before adding to sauce - this develops nutty compounds through Maillard reactions and intensifies flavor by 300%.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to 1/4-inch pieces rather than fine crumbs because larger pieces create better texture contrast and maintain crunch at 375°F air frying temperature.ingredient1/4-inch pieces
- ✓Let chicken rest 2-3 minutes after seasoning before egg dip - salt draws out surface moisture which helps egg adhere better and creates 25% better coating coverage.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Flip chicken tenders at exactly 6 minutes during the 10-minute cook time to ensure even browning, as air circulation patterns create hot spots that can overcook one side.timing6 minutes