Description
These air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders are crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet and savory glaze, making them a perfect family-friendly meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Beat eggs in a second bowl; place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge chicken strips in flour mixture, then eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in honey and cook for another minute until combined.
- Toss cooked tenders in honey butter garlic sauce until evenly coated.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
