Description
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crunchy, saucy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for lazy cooks and snack lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs, panko or regular
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Make the Honey Garlic Mixture: In a small bowl whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside half of the mixture to use as a drizzle.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture ensuring an even coating. Roll the tenders in breadcrumbs to create a crispy layer.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for best results.
- Arrange and Cook: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the reserved honey garlic sauce over the tenders and serve immediately.
Notes
Always preheat the air fryer for best results and do not overcrowd the basket.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, honey garlic, chicken tenders, quick meal, easy recipe