Hot Honey Chicken Recipe: A Healthy and Fun Private Chef Dinner Recipe the Whole Family Loves

This is just how I love to eat these never-would-have-guessed they're healthy hot honey chicken fingers: piled high on a plate, drizzled with honey, and a boatload of the Buffalo Ranch dip at the ready.

I still remember the first time I tried to make my own version of restaurant-style chicken fingers at home. It was a disaster. The breading fell off, they were soggy, and the oil splatters? Let’s not even talk about it. But then I discovered the magic of the air fryer. It was a game-changer. No mess, no oil-soaked regret—just pure, crispy perfection. And let’s be real, if I’m making chicken fingers, they better be next-level. Enter: the cornflake crust, a drizzle of hot honey, and a creamy buffalo ranch that will make you rethink every other dip choice you’ve ever made. Trust me, once you try this healthy private chef dinner recipe, you’ll be hooked. It combines bold flavors and a touch of sweetness, elevating your dining experience to a whole new level.

Ingredients

For the Hot Honey Chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips

• 1 cup crushed cornflakes

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 eggs, beaten
  

For the Buffalo Ranch Dip:

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  

Instructions

1. Prep the Breading: In a bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.

2. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken strip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned cornflake mixture. Press the coating onto the chicken to ensure it sticks.

3. Air Fry: Place the coated chicken strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

4. Make the Buffalo Ranch: In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, and hot sauce until smooth.

5. Serve & Enjoy: Drizzle the crispy chicken fingers with hot honey and serve with the buffalo ranch for dipping.