Description
Deliciously crispy air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders coated in a flavorful breadcrumb crust and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Breading
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Honey Garlic Mixture: In a bowl, mix together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Add chicken tenders to the bowl and coat them evenly with the honey garlic mixture, ensuring every piece is thoroughly covered.
- Breadcrumb Coating: Spread the breadcrumbs evenly on a separate plate. Dredge each honey-coated chicken tender in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to fully cover each piece.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Chicken Tenders: Place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap for even cooking and crispiness.
- Air Fry: Cook the chicken tenders in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and let them rest a few minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and ensure maximum juiciness.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- You can double the recipe to make a larger batch but cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more garlic or honey if desired.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, blue cheese, or extra honey garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, honey butter chicken, garlic chicken tenders, crispy chicken tenders, easy air fryer recipes
