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Irresistible Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders – Easy Crispy Dinner

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

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
  3. Coat chicken tenders in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Mix melted butter, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  7. Brush the honey butter garlic sauce over the cooked tenders.
  8. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
  • Adjust honey to taste.
  • Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg