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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Delicious Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Fresh is preferable for a crispy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust based on spice preference
For the Coating
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Can use plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko) Panko preferred for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Contributes flavor and color

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow to heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken tenders dry, then coat in a mixture of breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  4. Cook chicken tenders for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  5. While cooking, mix melted butter, honey, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl.
  6. Brush the glaze over cooked tenders and return to the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Remove and serve warm, ideally with fries or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, use Panko breadcrumbs and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

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