Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders – Crispy & Sweet
These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or snack, they’re easy to make and loved by the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- Mix honey, melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Coat the Chicken
- Add chicken tenders to the bowl and toss until fully coated in the honey garlic sauce.
Bread the Chicken
- Spread breadcrumbs on a plate. Dredge each chicken tender in breadcrumbs evenly.
Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
Air Fry
- Place chicken tenders in a single layer. Air fry 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fully cooked.
Serve
- Let rest a few minutes. Optional: double coat with honey sauce and breadcrumbs for extra crunch.