Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, a perfect dish for any occasion. These crispy chicken tenders are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze that elevates the taste to new heights. With just 10 minutes of prep time and about 12 minutes of cooking, you can serve this delicious meal in under 30 minutes. Whether it’s a family dinner, game night, or a tasty snack, these tenders will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reserve half for drizzling later.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket.
- Arrange tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
- Drizzle with reserved sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg