Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a delicious and crispy treat that’s easy to make! Here’s a simple recipe to prepare them:
Ingredients:
For the chicken tenders:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crispiness)
- Cooking spray (or a little oil for spraying)
For the honey butter garlic sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
Instructions:
1. Prep the chicken tenders:
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third shallow bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
2. Coat the chicken:
- Dip each chicken tender first into the seasoned flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumbs. Press gently to make sure the breadcrumbs stick well.
3. Air fry the chicken:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken tenders in the basket in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching each other.
- Spray the chicken tenders lightly with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Cook the chicken tenders for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
4. Prepare the honey butter garlic sauce:
- While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and let it simmer for another minute. Remove from heat.
5. Toss the chicken in the sauce:
- Once the chicken tenders are done, remove them from the air fryer and place them in a large bowl.
- Pour the honey butter garlic sauce over the chicken tenders and toss to coat them evenly.
6. Serve:
- Serve the chicken tenders warm, garnished with fresh parsley or additional sauce if desired.
These tenders are perfect with a side of fries, salad, or a dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy your crispy, sweet, and savory chicken tenders!
