Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked in just minutes. Coated with a delicious honey garlic butter mixture and crunchy breadcrumbs, they make a quick and easy dinner or snack that’s perfect for busy weeknights or parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 4-5 tenders per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
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
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined, creating a flavorful honey garlic butter sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and coat them evenly with the honey garlic mixture, ensuring all pieces are well covered for maximum flavor.
- Breadcrumb coating: Spread the breadcrumbs out on a separate plate. Dredge each honey-coated chicken tender in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure a full, even coating.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and spray the basket lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Air fry chicken tenders: Place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double bread the chicken tenders by dipping them back in the honey mixture and then in the breadcrumbs again before air frying.
- You can substitute the paprika with smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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