These crispy and flavorful chicken tenders are coated in a delicious honey butter garlic sauce, making for a perfect meal any day of the week. Here’s everything you need to know:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
Directions:
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to combine. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken tender into the honey butter garlic sauce, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Air Fry: Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer, serve immediately, and enjoy the crispy, savory sweetness!
Prep Time:
- 15 minutes
Cooking Time:
- 12 minutes
Total Time:
- 27 minutes
Servings:
- 4 servings
Calories:
- 320 kcal per serving
Variations:
- Spicy Honey Butter Chicken: Add 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the honey butter mixture for a spicy kick.
- Lemon Honey Garlic Chicken: Stir in some fresh lemon zest or a tablespoon of lemon juice for a zesty twist.
- Herb Infusion: Add fresh or dried herbs like rosemary or oregano to the honey butter sauce for extra flavor.
- Crispy Coating: For a more substantial crispy exterior, dip the chicken tenders in flour, egg wash, or breadcrumbs before dipping in the honey butter sauce and air frying.
Tips:
- Even Coating: Make sure to evenly coat the chicken with the honey butter garlic sauce for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Air Fryer Basket: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure the chicken tenders are in a single layer for optimal crispiness.
- Cooking Time: Depending on the size of your chicken tenders, cooking time may vary. Check for doneness by cutting into the thickest part of the chicken to ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Resting: Let the chicken tenders rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain their juiciness before serving.
Enjoy your crispy, sweet, and savory honey butter garlic chicken tenders!