Description
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders combine fresh chicken, sweet local honey, melted butter, fresh garlic, and seasoned panko breadcrumbs for a deliciously savory chicken dish with a golden, crispy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons local honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced finely
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Pat the fresh chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. Combine it with the local honey and finely minced garlic in a small bowl.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each chicken tender with the honey butter garlic mixture, allowing excess mixture to drip off.
- Transfer each tender to the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, gently pressing to coat all sides evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between the pieces. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry using the appropriate setting for breaded chicken tenders, checking the thickest piece with a food thermometer. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Carefully remove the cooked chicken tenders and allow them to rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before coating to help the ingredients adhere.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to encourage even cooking.
- Always check that the thickest chicken tender reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, air fryer chicken tenders, honey garlic chicken, crispy chicken tenders, easy air fryer chicken