Description
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy chicken strips coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze and air fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Make the Honey Garlic Mixture: In a bowl, whisk honey, melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve half for drizzling.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip tenders in the mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange chicken in a single layer and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle reserved sauce over chicken and serve hot.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Snack
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American