Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
If you’re craving a quick and mouthwatering meal, look no further than these Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these tenders are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze that will have everyone reaching for seconds. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up this family-friendly dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve them as an appetizer or main course — either way, they are guaranteed to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Toss chicken tenders with olive oil and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes).
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Air fry chicken in a single layer for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice; simmer briefly.
- Coat cooked tenders in the honey garlic sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (145g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg