Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders in under 30 minutes! Try this easy recipe today for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss chicken tenders with olive oil and seasonings.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer; cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice; simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Once cooked, toss chicken tenders in the honey garlic sauce until well-coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg