Description
Enjoy this Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken, which combines crispy chicken tenders with a deliciously sweet and savory glaze. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for dinner or snacks. The flavorful coating makes every bite irresistible.
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, combine honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper, reserving half for later drizzling.
- Coat each chicken tender thoroughly in the honey garlic mixture, then press into breadcrumbs to cover.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F 200°C for a crisp result.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket and place the tenders in a single layer, then cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once midway, until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle the reserved sauce over the cooked tenders and serve immediately.
Notes
- Variations: Add chili flakes for a spicier kick or substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes
- Freezing: After cooking, freeze tenders for up to 2 months
- Reheat in the air fryer when ready to serve
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg