Description
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are sweet, savory, crispy, and unbelievably easy to make. With a golden breadcrumb coating and a sticky honey-butter-garlic glaze, they make the perfect quick dinner or snack everyone will love.
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
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix honey, melted butter, and minced garlic.
- Season chicken tenders with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush each tender lightly with the honey-butter-garlic mixture.
- Coat the tenders in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them stick.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange tenders in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook another 6–8 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Brush with extra honey-butter-garlic glaze before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use panko for extra crunch.
- Add chili flakes to the glaze for a spicy kick.
- Perfect for dipping in ranch, BBQ sauce, or garlic mayo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16–18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American