Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. These crispy chicken tenders are coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze and cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer, making them a healthier option without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or just a tasty snack, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, you’ll find yourself making these tenders again and again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- 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 bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve half of the mixture.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture and then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over the cooked tenders before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg