Air Fryer Gluten Free Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey

a hand dipping a chicken tender into a bowl of hot honey dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Gluten Free Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey

Easy, crispy gluten free chicken tenders covered in a crunchy, plantain-crusted coating and air fried to sizzling perfection. Served with a homemade hot honey recipe that is sweet and spicy and bursting with flavor! This gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free meal is served in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Keyword: air fryer, chicken strips, gluten free chicken tenders, hot honey recipe

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2½ cups plantain chips
2 eggs whisked
1/4 cup arrowroot starch or cornstarch
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1 lb chicken tenderloins
Cooking Spray
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/3 cup honey

Instructions

Place plantain chips in a food processor and process until coarsely ground. There can be some bigger pieces. Place in a shallow bowl.
Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine arrowroot starch, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and paprika. Mix to combine.
Add the chicken tenders in the starch mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Shake off the excess, then dip in the egg to coat. Coat with plantain chips, pressing evenly.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Spray the chicken tenders all over with cooking spray, then cook in a single layer for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer - flipping halfway through.
While the chicken cooks, combine honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes until smooth.
Serve dipped in hot honey, or you can drizzle the honey over the chicken tenders.

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Notes

Expert Tips

Food Processor: If you don't have a food processor, you can also place the plantain chips in a resealable bag and gently crush them with a rolling pin.
Nut-Free: Oftentimes, gluten-free recipes use almond flour as an alternative for the crunchy coating on chicken strips. However, this version is completely nut free because it calls for plantain chips instead.
Spice Level: This homemade hot honey recipe has a spice level of medium, but you can adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on your taste preference.

Serving Tips

Dipping Sauces

Serve dipped in or drizzled with hot honey or your favorite dipping sauce like:

Side Dishes

Serve these chicken strips with your favorite side dish, such as:

Zucchini fries
Sweet potato fries
Salad
Roasted potatoes
Roasted broccoli

Storage Tips

To store, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2 minutes on each side until heated through.
I don’t recommend storing leftovers in the freezer, as the plantain coating could get mushy after thawing.
Store leftover spicy honey in an airtight container like a glass jar or another container with a lid. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use with the leftover chicken strips or chicken wings, fries, and even pizza. It's a great way to add extra flavor and heat to your favorite dishes!

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