Crispy Air Fryer Chicken with Feta and Hot Honey
Sweet, spicy, salty, and totally addictive—this recipe takes crispy air-fried chicken to the next level. It’s topped with a creamy whipped feta spread and drizzled with homemade hot honey for a combo that hits every flavor note. Whether served over greens or on its own, this easy dish feels gourmet without the fuss.
Sweet, spicy, salty, and totally addictive—this recipe takes crispy air-fried chicken to the next level. It’s topped with a creamy whipped feta spread and drizzled with homemade hot honey for a combo that hits every flavor note. Whether served over greens or on its own, this easy dish feels gourmet without the fuss.
Sweet, spicy, salty, and totally addictive—this recipe takes crispy air-fried chicken to the next level. It’s topped with a creamy whipped feta spread and drizzled with homemade hot honey for a combo that hits every flavor note. Whether served over greens or on its own, this easy dish feels gourmet without the fuss.
PREP TIME:
10 minutes
COOK TIME:
15 minutes
TOTAL TIME:
25 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Medium
SERVES:
4
COURSE:
Entree
CUISINE:
American
INGREDIENTS
½ cup honey
2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground cayenne
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
4 ounces feta cheese
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 small garlic clove
1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Fillets
Baby arugula or other lettuce (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the honey:
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, red-pepper flakes and cayenne. Heat over medium until the honey begins to simmer gently, then remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, into a small bowl or container, and discard the solids. Stir in the vinegar. (Honey can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.)
Make the whipped feta topping:
Combine feta, yogurt, garlic, and oil In a food processor, blender jar, or tall container for an immersion blender. Blend or process until very smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble:
Heat chicken fillets according to package instructions*. When chicken is heated through, spread with whipped feta, drizzle with hot honey, and serve over arugula or with your choice of sides.
*Cook chicken until heated to a minimum of 165 degrees farenheit internal temperature (or as dictated by state or local codes) as verified by a calibrated thermometer.
ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories: ~490
Protein: ~27g
Fat: ~26g
Saturated Fat: ~9g
Carbohydrates: ~35g
Sugar: ~20g
Sodium: ~880mg