Description
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy chicken strips coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze. Cooked in the air fryer for a lighter crunch, they deliver bold flavor with minimal oil and are perfect for quick dinners or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix honey, melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Divide sauce in half.
- Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Coat each tender in the honey garlic mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place tenders in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between them.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked to 165°F (74°C).
- Drizzle reserved honey butter garlic sauce over cooked tenders before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for best crispiness.
- Panko breadcrumbs give a crunchier texture than regular breadcrumbs.
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For spice, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the glaze.
- Best served immediately while hot and crispy.
- Can be reheated in air fryer to restore crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
