Description
Deliciously tender and juicy chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce, air fried to golden perfection for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders
Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking the chicken tenders evenly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the honey butter garlic sauce.
- Dry Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry thoroughly with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture, which helps in better browning and crispness.
- Coat Chicken: Lightly brush or toss the chicken tenders with half of the prepared honey butter garlic mixture, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Air Fry Chicken: Cook the tenders for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Continue until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) for safety.
- Toss with Remaining Sauce: Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the remaining honey butter garlic sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the chicken tenders warm and enjoy this sweet and savory treat.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the chicken tenders are spaced out in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- You can adjust the amount of honey according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfectly cooked chicken every time.
- The sauce can easily be doubled if you want extra coating or for dipping.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
