Description
Delight in the crispy, flavorful goodness of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders! Perfect for busy weeknights or a weekend treat, these tenders combine the savory essence of chicken with a sweet and garlicky honey butter sauce. Thanks to the air fryer, you can achieve that irresistible crunch without the excess oil typically used in frying. These chicken tenders are not only quick and easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main course, or even in wraps and salads. Your family will love this delicious dish that promises to be a staple in your meal rotation!
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 mixing bowl, combine honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken tenders to the bowl and ensure each is well-coated with the mixture.
- On a separate plate, spread out breadcrumbs and dredge each tender until fully coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg