Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
If you’re seeking a quick and delicious meal that will please everyone, look no further than Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders! This recipe combines tender chicken strips with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, all made effortlessly in your air fryer. Ready in under 30 minutes, these crispy tenders are perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve them as an appetizer, main dish, or toss them in wraps for a delightful meal. With their crunchy exterior and juicy interior, these chicken tenders are destined to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3–5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine chicken tenders with olive oil and seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, 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 the cooked chicken tenders in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg