Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Satisfy your craving for something crispy and flavorful with these Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders! This quick and easy dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. The combination of sweet honey and savory garlic creates a delicious glaze that will have both kids and adults reaching for seconds. Thanks to the air fryer, you’ll achieve that satisfying crunch with significantly less oil than traditional frying methods. Ideal for meal prep or a cozy family dinner, these chicken tenders are versatile enough to serve on their own or with a side of rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken tenders in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss cooked chicken tenders in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg