Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these air fryer chicken tenders are coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Fresh Chicken Tenders
- 1 pound chicken tenders Fresh is best, but thawed frozen tenders can be used
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic Freshly minced
- soy sauce A splash
Seasoning Essentials
- salt To taste
- black pepper Freshly ground
- paprika A dash
- red pepper flakes A pinch, optional
Breading Station
- all-purpose flour Seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika
- 1 egg Beaten
- panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Optional: Marinate the chicken tenders in a mixture of olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder for 15-20 minutes.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Dip each tender in flour, then egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Making the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, a splash of soy sauce, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened slightly. Keep warm on low heat.
Air Frying to Perfection
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Toss the hot chicken tenders in the honey butter garlic sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
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