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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tender

Crispy Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe

Delicious Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders with a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders patted dry for crispiness
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko or regular; gluten-free options available
For the Honey Garlic Mixture
  • 1/4 cup Honey maple syrup is a good alternative
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray to prevent sticking

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, honey, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside half for drizzling later.
  2. Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange tenders in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Once cooked, drizzle with reserved honey garlic sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat chicken tenders dry for better crispiness. Avoid overcrowding for even cooking.

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