Description
These crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crispy. Coated in a rich honey butter garlic sauce and air-fried to perfection, these tenders are a healthier alternative to deep-fried chicken, delivering juicy chicken inside with a crunchy outside in just 20 minutes.
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
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Make the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, and minced garlic.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the honey butter garlic sauce, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then, dip the chicken in breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Air Fry the Chicken Tenders: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- Customize the spice: Feel free to adjust the paprika or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Breadcrumbs: Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture, or regular breadcrumbs for a softer coating.
- Air Fryer: Air fryers vary, so check the chicken tenders halfway through to ensure they cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 tenders)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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