Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken TendersAir Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken TendersAir Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a rich honey butter garlic sauce. They make the perfect quick dinner idea, offering a balance of sweet, savory, and crispy goodness! Whether you're looking for healthy recipes for lunch, an easy dinner recipe, or a delicious high-protein meal, this air fryer dish is a must-try!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, and minced garlic.
- In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the honey butter mixture, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Brush with any remaining honey butter mixture before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Pairs well with ranch, honey mustard, or garlic aioli.