Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe
Deliciously crispy air fryer chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. These tenders are breaded and air fried to golden perfection, combining the rich taste of honey and butter with aromatic garlic and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Bread Coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the honey garlic sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
- Coat the chicken tenders: Add the chicken tenders to the bowl with the honey garlic mixture and toss to evenly coat each piece with the sauce.
- Prepare breadcrumbs: Spread the breadcrumbs evenly on a separate plate to create an easy dredging station for the tenders.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each coated chicken tender in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they are fully covered with the breadcrumb coating.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Air fry the tenders: Place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, taking care that they do not overlap to ensure even cooking. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumb crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and serve: Remove the cooked tenders from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes to lock in juices before serving hot.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter, crunchier texture or regular breadcrumbs for a denser crust.
- Adjust the seasoning in the honey garlic sauce to your preference by adding more garlic or a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking helps maintain moisture inside the tenders.
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