Unbelievably Crispy Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders in 30 Minutes
Crispy, juicy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat chicken in breadcrumbs.
- Place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Mix honey, melted butter, and garlic in a bowl.
- Brush sauce over cooked tenders.
- Air fry for 2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken with oil before air frying.
- Adjust honey and garlic to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg