Description
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a delightful combination of crispy, golden-brown exterior and juicy, tender chicken inside. The sweet and savory honey butter glaze, infused with aromatic garlic, creates a mouthwatering flavor experience that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken Tenders: 1 pound, trimmed and patted dry
- Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with paprika and garlic powder in a third.
- Dip each chicken tender first in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Once cooked, immediately drizzle the honey butter glaze over the chicken tenders and toss to coat.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can bread the chicken tenders a few hours in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option, or substitute chicken tenders with chicken breasts cut into strips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken tenders
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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