Make the hot honey

• Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Stir in the hot sauce and chili flakes, then set aside.

Prepare the breading

• Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Whisk the eggs with the buttermilk in a second bowl.

Coat the chicken

• Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture.
• Dredge it in the seasoned flour until fully coated.

Fry the tenders

• Heat the oil in a pan until shimmering.
• Fry the tenders in batches until golden and cooked through, turning once.
• Drain on a cooling rack.

Glaze and serve

• Drizzle the warm hot honey over the fried tenders.
• Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.