Description
Crispy air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders deliver a mouthwatering fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Succulent chicken coated in golden crumbs promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken tenders
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Additional:
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Warm the air fryer to 400F (200C) for 5 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Create a delectable honey butter garlic sauce by blending melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pour breadcrumbs into a separate shallow dish for coating the chicken.
- Immerse each chicken tender completely in the prepared honey butter garlic sauce, ensuring full coverage.
- Roll the sauce-coated chicken tender in breadcrumbs, gently pressing to secure a crispy exterior.
- Prepare the air fryer basket with a light cooking spray coating to prevent potential sticking.
- Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding any overlapping.
- Cook the chicken tenders for 10-12 minutes at 400F (200C), rotating midway through to guarantee even browning and thorough cooking.
- Allow the chicken tenders to rest briefly after removing from the air fryer, enabling the juices to redistribute.
- Present the golden, crispy Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders with a complementary dipping sauce or alongside a crisp salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken tenders are evenly coated with honey butter garlic sauce for maximum flavor infusion.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and a more delicate, lighter texture in the final dish.
- Pat chicken tenders dry before coating to help breadcrumbs adhere better and create a crunchier exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumb alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg