Description
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a delightful combination of crispy, juicy chicken and a sweet-savory glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day snacks, these tenders come together quickly in the air fryer, giving you gourmet results with minimal effort. The rich honey garlic sauce elevates each bite, making this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup natural honey
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch strips.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in garlic, honey, paprika, and ginger; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Coat chicken strips in the honey garlic sauce.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook coated chicken for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken tenders (130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg