Description

Take your chicken tenders to the next level with this irresistible air-fried honey butter garlic recipe! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze—these tenders are the ultimate comfort food with a flavorful twist. A perfect balance of texture and taste, all made healthier with the air fryer!

Ingredients

1 lb chicken tenders
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Cooking spray

For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
In a second bowl, beat the egg. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then dip in egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange tenders in a single layer and spray tops with more cooking spray.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
While the chicken cooks, combine honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
Once the tenders are done, toss them in the warm honey butter garlic sauce or drizzle it over just before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the glaze.
Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.