Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy chicken with a rich, sweet, and savory glaze. Each bite offers a delectable balance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for family dinners or cozy movie nights, these tenders are easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup high-quality honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken tender into the honey mixture until well coated.
- Arrange tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg