Description
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the epitome of comfort food, delivering crispy, juicy chicken that’s drenched in a sweet and savory glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Using an air fryer ensures a healthier take on a classic favorite without sacrificing flavor. Get ready to enjoy tender chicken pieces that are succulent, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and slice into tender-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, honey, garlic, paprika, soy sauce, and black pepper. Add chicken tenders and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg