Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders. This recipe features tender chicken strips coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, ensuring a crispy finish without the excess oil of traditional frying. Perfect for quick dinners, snacks, or appetizers, these chicken tenders are not only easy to prepare but also a hit with kids and adults alike. With just 10 minutes of prep time and versatile serving options, you can enjoy these golden bites any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: 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 black pepper. Set aside half for drizzling later.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over cooked tenders and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken tenders (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg