Why does double dredging make the chicken coating thicker and crispier?

Dipping the chicken in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again builds extra layers of coating that create a craggy, textured crust, which holds up much better to a sticky sauce than a single thin dredge.

Can I bake or air fry these chicken tenders instead of deep frying?

Yes, bake at 200°C or 400°F for about 18 to 20 minutes, or air fry at 190°C or 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway, though the coating won't be quite as crispy as deep frying.

Why should I toss the tenders in the sauce while they're still hot?

The heat helps the sticky glaze cling evenly to every ridge of the crispy coating, while tossing cooled tenders can result in the sauce sliding off instead of coating evenly.

Can I make the honey BBQ glaze less sweet?

Yes, reduce the amount of honey relative to the BBQ sauce, or use a tangier BBQ sauce as the base, to shift the balance toward more savory and less sweet.

How do I keep these chicken tenders crispy for a party?

They're best served immediately after tossing in the glaze, since the crispy coating will gradually soften the longer they sit, especially once coated in sauce.

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Sweet Honey BBQ Smokey Chicken Tenders Box

Name: Sweet Honey BBQ Smokey Chicken Tenders Box
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Chicken Breasts; 1.5 cup All Purpose Flour; 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Buttermilk; 3 cup Vegetable Oil; 0.75 cup BBQ Sauce; 0.33 cup Honey

This double coats the chicken tenders, dredging them in seasoned flour, then buttermilk, then flour again, which is what builds the thick, craggy crust that holds up well once tossed in the sticky honey BBQ glaze instead of a thin coating that dissolves into the sauce. Tossing the tenders in the glaze right after frying, while they're still hot, helps the sauce cling evenly to every ridge of that crispy coating.

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20 min

Cook Time

20 min

Servings

5 people

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medium

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Sweet Honey BBQ Smokey Chicken Tenders Box

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Why does double dredging make the chicken coating thicker and crispier?

Can I bake or air fry these chicken tenders instead of deep frying?

Why should I toss the tenders in the sauce while they're still hot?

Can I make the honey BBQ glaze less sweet?

How do I keep these chicken tenders crispy for a party?

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