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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. Coated in a sweet-savory honey butter garlic glaze, they’re golden, crunchy, and juicy—without the extra oil!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat for 5 minutes for even cooking.
  • Make the honey butter garlic sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  • Coat the chicken: Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dip each chicken tender into the honey butter garlic sauce, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them stick.
  • Arrange in the air fryer: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap.
  • Air fry until crispy: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F/75°C internal temperature).
  • Rest and serve: Let the tenders rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce or a fresh salad!