Description
Crispy chicken tenders with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, ready in just 30 minutes.
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 for extra crunch or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Make the Honey Garlic Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reserve half of this mixture for drizzling later.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture, ensuring an even coat. Roll each tender in breadcrumbs to create a crispy layer.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange and Cook: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken tenders in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the reserved honey garlic sauce over the tenders just before serving. Serve immediately for the best experience!
Notes
Serve with a fresh garden salad or creamy mashed potatoes for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, air fryer, honey garlic, quick dinner, easy recipe