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Air Fryer Honey Butter Chicken Tenders

Deliciously crispy chicken tenders coated in a sweet honey butter glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 cup Buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour for coating
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch for extra crunch
  • to taste Salt and pepper essential seasonings
For the Honey Butter Coating
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup Honey for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder to elevate flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim the chicken tenders of any excess fat and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Dip each chicken tender into the batter, letting any excess fall off.
  4. Set your air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in honey and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  7. Once cooked, drizzle or brush the honey butter glaze over each tender while they’re still warm.
  8. Serve your delicious Air Fryer Honey Butter Chicken Tenders with your favorite dipping sauces or sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color.

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