Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe. These tender, crispy chicken strips are coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, garlic, and butter, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for any occasion, they can be served as a main dish, snack, or appetizer. Plus, thanks to the air fryer, you can enjoy all the flavor with less oil and hassle compared to traditional frying methods. In just 22 minutes, you’ll have golden-brown chicken tenders that are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air 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
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture and then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the basket lightly with cooking spray.
- Place chicken tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with reserved honey garlic sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg