Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders That Wow!

Enjoy Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, a quick and flavorful meal perfect for the family.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 tenders

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken Tenders Choose fresh ones for the juiciest results.

For the Coating

1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Best for achieving that crispy crunch.
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to suit your taste.
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Add more for extra heat if desired.
1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked paprika for more flavor.

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons Melted Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
2 tablespoons Honey Adjust according to sweetness preference.
2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use fresh garlic for best taste.

Equipment

Air Fryer

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and gather your ingredients.
In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Pat chicken tenders dry and coat each tender in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
Whisk together melted butter, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Brush the sauce over the chicken tenders and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from the air fryer and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4tendersCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tenders can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, ready to reheat for a quick meal.

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