Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a quick and delicious way to enjoy crispy chicken with a delightful sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, these tenders are easy to prepare and cook in just 22 minutes. The air fryer gives them a satisfyingly crunchy texture without the excess oil, making them a healthier option that the whole family will love. Whether served as a main dish, snack, or appetizer, they are sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reserve half for drizzling later.
- Coat each chicken tender in the honey garlic mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Drizzle reserved honey garlic sauce over cooked tenders before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg