Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted (unsalted))
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (see note)
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the buttermilk, pickle brine, hot sauce, and egg. Whisk until well combined. 
  • Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl and toss in the marinade. Let marinate for about two hours.
  • Then in another bowl, whisk the flour, cayenne, and salt.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F, then spray your air fryer basket with olive oil.
  • Coat your chicken with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour, and as you coat them, place them into the air fryer basket. 
  • Spray the tops of the coated chicken tenderloins with olive oil spray, then set the timer for 10 minutes, flipping and spraying the tops of the chicken again.
  • Chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, and the outside is golden brown. 
  • While the tenders are cooking, prepare the sauce, whisk the butter, brown sugar, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Once the tenders are fully cooked, brush with the sauce. 
  • Serve the extra sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!