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air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders

Irresistible Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders in 20 Minutes


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.


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 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix honey, melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Dip each chicken tender in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  4. Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Brush with honey butter garlic sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
  • For extra crispiness, spray tenders lightly with oil before cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 17 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tender
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: air fryer, chicken tenders, honey garlic, quick dinner