Description
Crispy and juicy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce, made easy in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, sliced into tender-sized pieces
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup Honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup Butter (or plant-based butter)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Paprika, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Start by cutting your chicken breasts into tender-sized strips.
- Create the Honey Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in the honey and minced garlic. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Coat the Chicken: Set up a dredging station. First, roll your chicken pieces in flour, then dip them in the honey butter mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Make sure they’re fully covered!
- Prep the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Air Fry the Chicken: Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Final Touch: Once done, drizzle any remaining honey butter over the top for that extra flavor kick.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the basket for even cooking. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to lock in moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg