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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, delivering crispy perfection with each bite. This recipe transforms ordinary chicken tenders into an irresistible dish coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze that enhances their natural juiciness. Ideal for quick dinners, tasty snacks, or impressive appetizers, these tender bites are not only easy to prepare but also healthier due to the air-frying method, which requires significantly less oil than traditional frying. With minimal cleanup required and a cooking time of just 22 minutes, you’ll relish these flavorful chicken tenders in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside half for drizzling.
  2. Dip each chicken tender in the honey mixture and coat with breadcrumbs.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Drizzle with reserved sauce before serving.

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