Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders
Bake or air-fry these golden-brown, Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders with a side of homemade honey mustard for that perfect sweet and tangy kick! Whether you’re making a back-to-school dinner for the kids or hosting a game-day party, these chicken fingers are sure to be a hit! More of my favorite chicken tenderloin recipes are these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders and BBQ Chicken Tenders, or I also have Chicken Nugget recipes if you prefer those.
How to Make Pretzel Chicken Fingers
Homemade chicken fingers are worth the extra effort. These are so good! See the recipe card below for complete instructions.
Kid-Friendly: Chicken fingers are a guaranteed win with kids. Easy to Freeze: Double the batch and freeze half for later. Dietary Restrictions: They are high-protein, Weight Watchers- friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free (if using GF pretzels and breadcrumbs).
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Pretzel Chicken Fingers Ingredients Here’s everything you’ll need to make pretzel-crusted chicken fingers with honey mustard dip. The recipe card at the bottom provides the exact measurements.
Honey Mustard Sauce: Dijon mustard, honey, onion powder, and salt create the honey-mustard sauce. Chicken: You can buy chicken tenders from the store or cut chicken breasts into strips to make your own. Pretzels: I used Snyder’s mini pretzel sticks, but any kind will work. Use gluten-free pretzels if needed. Breadcrumbs help coat the chicken along with the pretzel crumbs. Gluten-free panko also works. Seasoning: Garlic and onion powder season the crumbs. Egg helps the pretzel coating stick to the chicken.
Air Fryer Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders
For even crispier chicken tenders, air fry them at 400°F 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside.
Variations
Breadcrumbs: Substitute panko. Chicken Finger Sauce: Dip them in ketchup. Egg Allergy: Swap the egg for ¼ cup of olive oil. Gluten-Free Chicken Strips: Use gluten-free pretzels and breadcrumbs.
What to Serve with Pretzel Chicken Fingers
Salads: Add the chicken strips to a green salad and use the honey mustard as a dressing. Kid-Friendly Sides: Serve them with air fryer french fries, baked mac and cheese, roasted broccoli, or green beans.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store chicken fingers in the fridge for 4 days. How to Freeze: Cook the tenders as directed, let cool, and flash freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. How to Reheat: Bake in a 400°F-oven for 11 to 15 minutes or in an air fryer at 360°F for 7 to 8 minutes.
More Chicken Tenders Recipes You’ll Love
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders Sesame-Encrusted Chicken Tenders Tortilla-Encrusted Chicken Tenders Buffalo Chicken Strips
