Description
Succulent Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders deliver golden crispy perfection with sweet and savory notes. Juicy chicken meets irresistible glaze, creating a quick meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken tenders
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Activate the air fryer to 400F (200C) and allow it to warm for 5 minutes, creating an optimal cooking environment.
- Craft a luxurious coating by blending melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a mixing vessel.
- Spread breadcrumbs across a shallow dish, preparing a crispy exterior for the chicken.
- Immerse each chicken tender into the honey butter garlic sauce, thoroughly saturating its surface.
- Gently press the sauce-covered tender into breadcrumbs, ensuring a complete and even crust adheres to the meat.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Arrange the breaded tenders in a single layer within the basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote even browning.
- Cook at 400F (200C) for 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway through the cooking process to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Once cooking completes, extract the tenders and allow them to rest briefly, enabling the juices to redistribute.
- Present the crispy chicken alongside complementary dipping sauces or a fresh, vibrant salad.
Notes
- Achieve crispy perfection by ensuring breadcrumbs completely coat each chicken tender with gentle pressing technique.
- Prevent sticking in air fryer basket by using light cooking spray before placing chicken tenders.
- Maintain even cooking by arranging tenders in single layer without overlapping during air frying process.
- Guarantee juicy meat by not overcooking and checking internal temperature reaches 165F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 4800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg