Description

These Hot Honey Cornflake Chicken Nuggets are a sweet, spicy, and crispy delight! Bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a crunchy cornflake crust and air-fried to perfection, then tossed in a flavorful hot honey sauce and topped with a spicy mayo. It’s a fun and easy recipe that’s perfect for a party appetizer, a game day snack, or a delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups cornflakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons hot honey
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup hot honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Spicy Honey Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prep and Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil or spray with nonstick spray.
Crush Cornflakes: Crush cornflakes into small pieces using a rolling pin or a food processor. In a bowl, combine crushed cornflakes with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Prepare Egg Wash: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with 2 tablespoons of hot honey.
Coat Chicken: Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornflake mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Air Fry: Arrange coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make Sauce: While chicken is air-frying, combine hot honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Make Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot honey, and sriracha sauce.
Assemble and Serve: Toss air-fried chicken nuggets with the hot honey sauce. Top with spicy honey mayo and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
Adjust the amount of hot honey and sriracha to your preferred spice level.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the chicken nuggets in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
Calories: 550
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 1000mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg