Description
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are the ultimate weeknight meal, delivering a crispy exterior and juicy interior drenched in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. This easy recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also promotes healthier eating with air frying instead of traditional deep frying. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these tenders will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken tenders to the marinade and let them sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and allow excess marinade to drip off before placing in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg