Description
Crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Make the Honey Garlic Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Reserve half for later.
- Coat the Chicken Tenders: Dip each tender into the honey garlic mixture and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set it to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Tenders: Spray the basket with cooking spray, arrange tenders in a single layer, and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle reserved sauce over the cooked tenders and serve immediately.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute unsalted butter with olive oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, air fryer, honey garlic, easy dinner, crispy chicken