Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, where crispy chicken meets a delectable sweet and savory glaze. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple chicken tenders into a mouthwatering dish perfect for family dinners, game nights, or entertaining guests. The air fryer ensures a crispy exterior without the need for deep frying, making these tenders both delicious and healthier. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
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
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve half for drizzling later.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange tenders in a single layer. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Drizzle with reserved honey garlic sauce before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg