Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, a dish that combines crispy textures with a luscious sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these chicken tenders are ready in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. The air fryer ensures a light yet crispy coating, while the honey garlic sauce elevates the flavors to an irresistible level. Serve them as a main course or as finger food at parties; either way, they are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chicken tenders with olive oil and spices until fully coated.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Toss cooked chicken tenders in the honey garlic sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg