Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg until beaten.
4. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
5. Coat the chicken tenders: Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat well.
6. Arrange the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they aren’t overlapping.
7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
8. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the honey butter garlic sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the honey and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is smooth.
9. Toss the chicken tenders: Once the chicken is done, place the tenders in a large bowl and pour the honey butter garlic sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve immediately.

Enjoy your crispy and flavorful honey butter garlic chicken tenders!