Description
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these air fryer honey butter garlic tenders are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray (for air fryer)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine honey, melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Coat the chicken tenders with the honey garlic mixture until evenly covered.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with dipping sauces, over salad, or in wraps. Excellent for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken tenders, honey garlic, easy recipes, healthy dinner