Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Craving a dish that’s crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor? Our Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the answer! In under 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious blend of sweet and savory goodness that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or as a satisfying snack. The air fryer method ensures that you enjoy all the comfort-food vibes with significantly less oil. Each tender is coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze that elevates this classic dish to new heights. Whether served as an appetizer or paired with your favorite sides for dinner, these chicken tenders are sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken tenders (boneless, skinless)
- 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 air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss chicken tenders with olive oil and seasonings until well-coated.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer; cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice; simmer briefly.
- Toss cooked chicken tenders in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders (140g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg