Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders! This easy recipe transforms regular chicken tenders into crispy, golden bites coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, as a satisfying snack, or an appetizer at your next gathering, these tenders are not only simple to prepare but also bursting with flavor. With just 22 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a delicious meal that’s healthier than traditional fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air 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
- Whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Reserve half for drizzling.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange tenders in a single layer and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over cooked tenders before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg