Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe, a perfect combination of crispy chicken and a sweet-savory glaze. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or game day snacks. With just 22 minutes from prep to plate, you can savor juicy chicken tenders coated in a mouthwatering honey garlic sauce without the guilt of deep frying. Enjoy them as an appetizer, main dish, or snack, and watch everyone come back for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 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
- Whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. 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). Spray basket lightly with cooking spray.
- Arrange tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over cooked tenders before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg