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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available

Description

Super quick and crispy air fryer chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.


Ingredients

  • 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

  1. In a bowl, mix together the honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and coat them evenly with the honey garlic mixture.
  3. On a separate plate, spread your breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge each chicken tender in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
  6. Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the air fryer and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a spicy kick, consider adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the honey mixture.