Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, where crispy, golden chicken meets a luscious sweet and savory glaze. This quick and easy recipe transforms tender chicken tenders into a mouthwatering dish perfect for any occasion—be it dinner, snacks, or appetizers. The irresistible combination of honey, butter, and garlic delivers a flavor explosion that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, thanks to the air fryer, you can enjoy all the crispiness of fried chicken without the mess or excess oil. Treat your taste buds to this healthier yet delicious alternative!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- 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 small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and 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 and arrange tenders in a single layer. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over cooked tenders and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg