Crispy, Juicy, and Deliciously Sticky
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a game-changer for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. They’re crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a deliciously sticky honey butter garlic glaze.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tenders:
– 1 lb chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– Cooking spray (for air fryer)
For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
– ¼ cup unsalted butter
– ⅓ cup honey
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
– 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare Chicken Tenders: Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Mix Flour Mixture: Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Beat Eggs: Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
4. Coat Chicken: Dredge in flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
5. Air Fry Chicken: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Make Honey Butter Garlic Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, honey, soy sauce (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7. Coat and Serve: Toss cooked chicken tenders in honey butter garlic sauce until evenly coated.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (~2-3 tenders):
– Calories: ~340 kcal
– Protein: 25g
– Carbohydrates: 30g
– Fat: 14g
– Saturated Fat: 6g
– Cholesterol: 115mg
– Sodium: 650mg
– Fiber: 1g
– Sugar: 10g
Benefits and Tips
– High in protein for muscle growth and repair
– Air-fried for less oil
– Honey and garlic combo provides antioxidants and boosts immunity
– Use gluten-free flour and panko breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
– Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes
