Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe Easy
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken features crispy golden tenders coated in a delightful honey garlic glaze. This quick and easy recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors for a satisfying meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs panko or regular
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine honey, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then set aside half for drizzling.
- Dip each chicken tender into the honey garlic mixture and then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F 200°C to get a crispy outer layer.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and place chicken tenders in a single layer. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through until golden and fully cooked.
- Pour the reserved honey garlic sauce over the cooked tenders and serve while hot.
Notes
- Variations: Add chili flakes for a spicier kick or substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes
- Freezing: Freeze cooked tenders for up to 2 months and reheat in air fryer before serving