Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Or preheat your air fryer to 380°F. In a small shallow bowl add the flour. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third shallow bowl, add the panko, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Trim off all fat and tendons from chicken tenders. Or, if using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut them into 1-inch thick strips. Then, pat them dry with a paper towel.
Working one at a time, dip a chicken tender into flour, make sure to coat it, and then shake off excess flour. Then, dip it into the eggs, and then finally into panko breadcrumbs. Use your hands to coat the chicken with the panko, so it is fully covered.
Repeat step 4 with the rest of the tenders.
Oven: Place the breaded chicken tenders onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray. Bake for 10 - 14 minutes, until golden, crispy, and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
Air Fryer: Place the breaded chicken tenders into the preheated air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray. Air fry at 380°F for 8 - 11 minutes, until golden, crispy, and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
Meanwhile, heat the hot honey in a microwave-safe dish for 20 - 30 seconds. When chicken is done cooking drizzle or coat the tenders in the warmed hot honey and enjoy!