Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe

These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and packed with sweet and savory flavors. The air fryer ensures a golden-brown crunch without excessive oil, while the honey butter garlic glaze adds a rich, melt-in-your-mouth taste. Perfect for a quick dinner, snack, or party appetizer, these tenders are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Tenders

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Cooking spray

For the Honey Butter Garlic Glaze

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg.
4. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

Step 2: Coat the Chicken

1. Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, coating evenly.
2. Then, dip into the beaten egg.
3. Finally, roll in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a crispy coating.

Step 3: Air Fry the Chicken

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
3. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer.
4. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).

Step 4: Make the Honey Butter Garlic Glaze

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
2. Stir in honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 5: Coat and Serve

1. Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer.
2. Brush or toss them in the honey butter garlic glaze.
3. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips for the Best Chicken Tenders

• Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches if needed.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
• Pair with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or spicy sriracha mayo.

These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. Whether for a family dinner or a game-day snack, they’re sure to be a hit! 🍯🧄🔥

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