Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are juicy, tender chicken strips coated in a flavorful honey butter garlic sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a crispy texture without the extra oil, this recipe is a quick and satisfying meal suitable for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for cooking the chicken tenders evenly and to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the flavorful honey butter garlic sauce that will coat the chicken.
- Dry Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry using paper towels to remove any excess moisture; this helps the sauce adhere better and improves crispiness when air frying.
- Coat Chicken: Lightly brush or toss the chicken tenders with half of the honey butter garlic mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Arrange in Basket: Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, making sure not to overlap them to allow hot air circulation for even cooking.
- Air Fry: Cook the chicken tenders at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure they are golden brown and cooked through; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C) for safety.
- Coat Again: Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and immediately toss them with the remaining honey butter garlic sauce for an extra burst of flavor and shine.
- Serve: Serve the chicken tenders warm, allowing the succulent, garlicky, sweet coating to be enjoyed at its best.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- You can substitute chicken tenders with chicken strips or small chicken breasts cut into strips.
- Adjust honey amount based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) to ensure thorough cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer to retain crispness.
