This Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken is the Adult Version of Chicken Nuggets

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

hot honey

🥗Healthier: honey with chili flakes

💰Cheaper: regular honey

Regular honey is less expensive and can be spiced up.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: none

Chicken breast is leaner but may be drier.

Pound the chicken until it's nice and thin for even cooking.

Cut the chicken into desired shapes or sizes.

In a bowl, mix eggs with hot sauce (use your favorite hot sauce).

Dip the pounded chicken into the egg mixture.

Prepare the Corn Flakes mixture by crushing them and adding paprika, garlic salt, onion salt, and optional fresh thyme.

Dredge the chicken in the Corn Flakes mixture until fully coated.

Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket.

Spray the tops of the chicken with olive oil for crispiness.

Air fry for 3 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness.

Drizzle hot honey over the crispy chicken before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or thyme based on serving preference.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens