Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
These air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders are juicy, golden, and packed with sweet-savory flavor. Coated in a rich garlic-infused honey butter sauce, they make a quick and comforting meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Toss or brush the tenders with half of the honey butter garlic mixture.
- Place chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F/75°C).
- Remove from air fryer and immediately toss with remaining honey butter garlic sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy twist.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a richer flavor.
- For extra crispiness, lightly coat chicken in seasoned panko before air frying.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer for best texture.
- Chicken breasts sliced into strips can be used in place of tenders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
