Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders feature tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce, air fried to golden perfection for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to create the honey butter garlic sauce.
- Dry Chicken Tenders: Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve crispiness.
- Coat Chicken: Lightly brush or toss the chicken tenders with half of the honey butter garlic mixture to infuse flavor before cooking.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap for even cooking.
- Air Fry: Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through, until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Coat with Remaining Sauce: Remove the cooked chicken tenders from the air fryer and immediately toss them with the remaining honey butter garlic sauce for extra flavor and a glossy finish.
- Serve: Serve the chicken tenders warm and enjoy the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken tenders are spread out in the air fryer basket to cook evenly and become crispy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic or honey to suit your taste preferences.
- For an extra crispy texture, you can lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray before air frying.
- Leftover tenders can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
