Craving crispy, juicy chicken tenders with a sweet and savory twist? These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the perfect balance of crunch and flavor. Coated in a golden honey butter garlic glaze, they deliver a melt-in-your-mouth experience without the excess oil of deep frying. Whether you’re making a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe is easy, delicious, and sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, then dredge in the flour mixture. Roll in breadcrumbs for a crispy finish.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Glaze the Tenders: Once cooked, toss the crispy tenders in the honey butter garlic sauce.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate the tenders and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a quick, flavorful, and healthier alternative to deep-fried chicken. You can find a similar recipe here. Let me know if you’d like variations or additional tips!