Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Deliciously crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic mixture, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Make the Honey Garlic Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve half of this mixture for drizzling later.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture, ensuring they’re fully coated. Roll the tenders in breadcrumbs for that satisfying crunch.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange and Cook: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken tenders in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the reserved honey garlic sauce over the cooked tenders, and serve immediately. Enjoy the crispy texture and delightful flavors!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg