Description
Crispy and flavorful chicken tenders coated in a delicious honey butter garlic mixture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reserve half of the mixture for drizzling later.
- Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture, ensuring full coverage, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray and place coated tenders in a single layer. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Drizzle reserved honey garlic sauce over the cooked tenders and serve hot.
Notes
To enhance flavor, marinate the honey garlic mixture for 30 minutes before using it on the chicken. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American