Description
A delicious Hot Honey Chicken recipe featuring tender, buttermilk-marinated chicken breasts air fried to a golden crisp and glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Hot Honey Sauce
- ¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor, or up to overnight for best results.
- Dredge Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk, shaking off any excess liquid, and coat them thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Air Fry Chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Lightly spray them with cooking spray to promote a crispy exterior. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the chicken turns golden brown and is fully cooked through.
- Make Hot Honey Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, combine the hot sauce, honey, unsalted butter, chili powder, and garlic powder in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted and the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Glaze and Finish: After the initial cooking, drizzle the hot honey sauce over the chicken pieces still in the air fryer basket. Spread the sauce evenly to coat. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized on the chicken.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight will yield juicier and more flavorful results.
- Use cooking spray or lightly brush oil on the chicken to enhance crispiness in the air fryer.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and honey to taste for a milder or spicier glaze.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and used as a dip or condiment.
