Description
This Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders recipe is a perfect blend of crispy chicken and a sweet, savory glaze. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice among Air Fryer Chicken Recipes for a tasty dinner or snack.
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
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F 200°C.
- Whisk together honey melted butter minced garlic paprika salt and pepper and set aside half for drizzle.
- Dip each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture and roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange tenders in a single layer.
- Air fry tenders for 10–12 minutes flipping halfway until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over 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