Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a deliciously quick and easy meal that combines crispy chicken with a sweet-savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings, these tenders boast a delightful crunch and are healthier than traditional fried options. The honey butter garlic sauce adds a unique flavor that will leave everyone reaching for seconds. With just 22 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to whip up something tasty without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: 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, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reserve half for drizzling later.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over cooked tenders and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg