Prepare the breading stations:

• In bowl 1, mix flour, ½ tsp salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ½ tsp black pepper.
• In bowl 2, beat the eggs.
• In bowl 3, combine panko breadcrumbs with remaining salt and pepper.

Bread the chicken tenders:

• Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, dip in the egg, then coat in the panko.
• Lightly press the panko onto each tender for an even coating.

Air fry:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
• Arrange tenders in a single layer, spray with cooking spray.
• Air fry for 4 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.

Make the hot honey sauce:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
• Add honey, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and heated through.

Serve:

• Drizzle hot honey over chicken tenders or serve as a dip on the side. Enjoy!