Crispy Hot Honey Air-Fried Chicken
Crispy Hot Honey Air-Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/3 cup pickle juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
For the Dredge
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 avocado oil spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the pickle juice, milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of chili flakes. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up your dredging station. Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, the whisked eggs in a second shallow dish, and the crushed cornflakes in a third shallow dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Working with one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the marinade (letting excess drip off). First, dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the whisked egg, allowing any extra to drip away. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the crushed cornflakes, ensuring they adhere well to the surface. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the breaded chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches. Lightly coat the chicken with avocado oil spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through (after 6 minutes). Continue air frying until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, hot sauce, and a pinch of chili flakes. Warm over low heat or in the microwave until smooth and pourable, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the chicken is cooked, immediately remove it from the air fryer and transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the warm hot honey sauce over the chicken and toss gently until each piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the crispy hot honey air-fried chicken immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Hot Honey Air-Fried Chicken
For the Marinade
- 1/3 cup pickle juice
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
For the Dredge
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 avocado oil spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the pickle juice, milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of chili flakes. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up your dredging station. Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, the whisked eggs in a second shallow dish, and the crushed cornflakes in a third shallow dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Working with one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the marinade (letting excess drip off). First, dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the whisked egg, allowing any extra to drip away. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the crushed cornflakes, ensuring they adhere well to the surface. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the breaded chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches. Lightly coat the chicken with avocado oil spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through (after 6 minutes). Continue air frying until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the hot honey sauce. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, hot sauce, and a pinch of chili flakes. Warm over low heat or in the microwave until smooth and pourable, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the chicken is cooked, immediately remove it from the air fryer and transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the warm hot honey sauce over the chicken and toss gently until each piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the crispy hot honey air-fried chicken immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min