Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders coated with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, then air fried to golden perfection. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful honey butter garlic mixture.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and toss them thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the honey garlic mixture, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Spread the breadcrumbs evenly on a separate plate, ready for dredging the coated chicken tenders.
- Dredge Chicken: Take each honey-coated chicken tender and dredge it in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere a full coating on every tenders’ surface for crispiness.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even crisping.
- Arrange and Cook: Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown, and crispy on the outside.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and allow them to rest for a few minutes to lock in juices before serving hot and enjoying.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- You can adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred level of sweetness.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
- Optional: serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
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