Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Experience the delightful crunch and sweet-savory explosion of flavors with our Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, these tender bites are a modern twist on comfort food that everyone will love. Coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze and air-fried to golden perfection, they deliver all the satisfaction of traditional fried chicken without the guilt. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have an irresistible dish ready in no time. Get ready to savor a meal that brings joy and warmth to your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 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 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 until combined.
- Reserve half of the sauce for drizzling later.
- Dip each chicken tender into the remaining honey garlic mixture and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drizzle reserved sauce over hot chicken tenders before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg