Description
Get ready to experience the ultimate flavor explosion with these Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders! Juicy, tender chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic mixture, then crisped to perfection in the air fryer – it’s a game-changer for your weeknight dinner routine.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside half of this mixture to use later as a drizzle.
2. Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture, ensuring an even coating. Then, roll the tenders in the breadcrumbs to create a crispy layer.
3. Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat.
4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re golden brown and fully cooked.
5. Drizzle the reserved honey garlic sauce over the air-fried chicken tenders for an extra burst of flavor. Serve these Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders immediately for maximum crispiness and enjoyment.
Notes
To ensure your Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders turn out perfectly crispy every time, follow these helpful tips:
Make sure to pat the chicken tenders dry before coating them – this will help the breading adhere better.
Evenly coat the tenders in the honey garlic mixture for maximum flavor distribution.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap.
Flip the tenders halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping on all sides.
Keep a close eye on the chicken during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg