Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders! This recipe combines crispy, golden-brown chicken tenders with a deliciously sweet and savory glaze made from honey, butter, and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these tenders are easy to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes. The air fryer ensures that they are crispy without the excess oil of traditional frying, making them a healthier option that everyone will love. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside fresh salads for a satisfying meal any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 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 small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve half for drizzling later.
- Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture and then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle the reserved sauce over the tenders before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg