Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside. The honey butter garlic sauce adds a delightful richness to these flavorful chicken tenders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken tenders with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the Chicken: Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then stir in honey and cook for another minute.
- Combine and Serve: Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl, pour the honey butter garlic sauce over them, toss gently to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray before air frying.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for desired sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
