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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken

Crunchy Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken in 30 Minutes

This Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken recipe delivers crispy tenders coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze, perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Fresh tenders provide the best texture and flavor.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For an unbeatable crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing natural flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Offers a warm color and hint of smokiness.
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted to provide richness.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adjust to desired sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for bold flavor.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Shallow bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken - Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Mix the Breadcrumb Coating - In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Step 3: Coat the Chicken Tenders - Coat each chicken tender thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Step 4: Preheat the Air Fryer - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Step 5: Arrange the Chicken in the Air Fryer - Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Step 6: Cook the Chicken Tenders - Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Step 7: Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce - Whisk together melted butter, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  8. Step 8: Brush the Sauce on the Tenders - In the last 2 minutes, brush the honey garlic sauce over the tenders.
  9. Step 9: Serve and Enjoy - Remove tenders from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to enjoy these tenders with your favorite sides. Store leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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