Description
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food! These crispy, golden-brown strips are coated in a sweet and savory glaze that creates an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for spontaneous date nights or family gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish that impresses all. With foolproof techniques and stunning visuals, your kitchen will become the new favorite dining spot for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked if desired)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into tender-sized strips and pat dry.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in honey, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper for about two minutes until fragrant.
- Dip each chicken strip in the honey butter sauce, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush remaining honey butter over tenders and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken strips for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey butter mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for best results.