Description
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a quick and delicious meal combining juicy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a crispy, golden finish, this recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for a family dinner or quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and reaches a crispy texture.
- Melt the butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter slowly to avoid burning.
- Combine honey and garlic: Add the honey and minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously until the ingredients are fully combined and aromatic.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken tenders evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika to enhance flavor.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the honey butter mixture, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding for even cooking.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through internally.
- Final brush and serve: Once cooked, brush the chicken tenders with additional honey butter sauce before serving to enhance flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation for crispiness.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic or honey based on your sweetness and garlic preference.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Leftover tenders can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer to retain crispiness.
