Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Delicious chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Breading Mixture
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each chicken tender thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lay the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cooking
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the chicken tenders for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the melted butter, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- After 10 minutes, brush the honey garlic sauce over the cooked chicken tenders.
- Return the chicken to the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer, let cool for a minute, and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftover chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes.