Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders Made Crispy and Juicy at Home
These crispy honey mustard chicken tenders are golden, juicy, and full of flavor! Made with a creamy yogurt marinade and crunchy cornflake coating—perfect from air fryer or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Kid-Friendly
- Method: Air Fryer, Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1.25 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
2/3 cup cornflake crumbs
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mustard, honey, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add chicken tenderloins and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Breading:
In a shallow bowl, mix cornflake crumbs with dry mustard powder, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Coat the Chicken:
Press each tender into the crumb mixture, coating all sides. Press gently to adhere a thick, crunchy crust.
Air Fryer Method:
Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray and arrange tenders in a single layer. Spray tops lightly and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place tenders in a single layer, spray tops, and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
Avoid crowding the pan or air fryer basket for max crispiness.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to keep them crunchy.
Serve with extra honey mustard or ranch for dipping!
