Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
These hot honey chicken sandwiches combine crispy, golden, air-fried chicken tenders with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing on soft slider buns to create an easy, delicious appetizer or fun main meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
Sliders
- 8 breaded chicken tenders
- 8 slider buns gluten free
- Dairy free ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoon dairy free butter melted
- ¾ tablespoon parsley
- 8 slices cooked bacon cut in half
Hot Honey Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoon hot sauce
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place the chicken tenders in an even layer in your air fryer basket. Then, air fry them for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.
- While the chicken cooks, place sliced buns in a 9x13 baking dish. Mix the melted butter and parsley and brush the mixture over the buns. Toast for 10 minutes. Then, set the buns aside.
- Combine the honey, hot sauce, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Add the chicken tenders to a large bowl and pour the hot honey sauce over them. Then, mix until the tenders are evenly coated.
- Spread a teaspoon of ranch over the inside of each of the bottom buns. Then, top with a chicken tender, 2 pieces of bacon, and a pickle. Add the tops of the buns and enjoy.
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Be aware that the longer the sliders are stored, the soggier the buns will become.
- Bake covered at 350 until heated through.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and accurate cooking times. It only takes about five minutes!
- Place your chicken strips in an even layer in the air fryer basket for even cooking and browning.
- Let your sauce simmer for a few minutes so the flavors can fully meld.
- Use a very sharp serrated knife to cut your rolls. A sharp knife limits the amount of pressure needed to cut the rolls, which helps prevent squishing.
- The chicken strips come fully cooked, so there's no need to worry about doneness. Just air fry them until they're crispy and hot throughout.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
