Description
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Coated in a sweet honey butter sauce with a garlic kick, these chicken tenders are the perfect healthier alternative to deep-fried chicken, all while keeping the same crispy crunch!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8 tenders)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken Tenders:
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. -
Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. -
Cook the Chicken Tenders:
Arrange the seasoned chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). -
Prepare the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a small bowl. Add the honey, minced garlic, thyme (or Italian seasoning), and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until well combined. -
Coat the Chicken:
Once the chicken tenders are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the honey butter garlic sauce over the tenders and toss to coat evenly. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the honey butter garlic chicken tenders with your favorite sides, such as fries, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, if you don’t have chicken tenders.
- For an extra crispy finish, spray the chicken tenders with a little cooking spray before air frying.
- Add some chopped parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg