Description
Crispy, golden air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders bring succulent flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort. Glazed with sweet and savory notes, these tender bites deliver restaurant-quality excitement you can easily create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken tenders
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
Coating and Preparation:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 400F (200C) for 5 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Craft a luscious coating by whisking together melted butter, golden honey, aromatic minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pour breadcrumbs into a separate shallow dish, creating a crispy exterior station for the chicken tenders.
- Generously drench each chicken tender in the honey butter garlic sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Carefully roll the sauce-coated chicken tenders in breadcrumbs, gently pressing to create a uniform, crunchy layer.
- Prevent potential sticking by lightly misting the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding any overlap to promote even cooking.
- Cook the chicken tenders at 400F (200C) for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway through the cooking process to achieve a golden, crispy exterior and ensure thorough internal cooking.
- Allow the freshly cooked chicken tenders to rest for a brief moment, allowing the juices to redistribute and enhance overall flavor.
- Present the crispy tenders with your preferred dipping sauce or alongside a vibrant, fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken tenders are uniform in size for even cooking, preventing undercooked or overcooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help breadcrumbs adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and lighter texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for thicker or thinner chicken tenders, checking internal temperature reaches 165F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 398 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg