Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
If you’re craving a quick and delicious meal, these Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the perfect choice! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, they are coated in a mouthwatering honey garlic glaze that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. In under 30 minutes, you can serve up these flavorful tenders for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering. Perfect as an appetizer or a satisfying snack, these chicken tenders are a delightful addition to any meal. Grab your air fryer and let’s dive into this easy recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken tenders with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss cooked chicken tenders in the honey garlic sauce until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (around 135g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg