Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Tenders:

1 lb chicken tenders (or sliced chicken breast)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 large eggs
1 tbsp milk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crispiness)
Cooking spray or a drizzle of oil

For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:

¼ cup butter (melted)
3 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken Tenders

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
In one shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
In a third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.

2. Bread the Chicken

Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, coating evenly.
Then, dip it into the egg mixture.
Finally, coat it in panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.

3. Air Fry the Chicken

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer.
Spray the tops of the tenders lightly with cooking spray or drizzle a little oil for extra crispiness.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

4. Make the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
Stir in honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
Simmer for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Toss & Serve

Remove the crispy tenders from the air fryer and toss them in the honey butter garlic sauce.
Serve hot with extra sauce on the side!

Tips & Variations:

✅ Swap panko for crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.
✅ Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicier kick.
✅ Serve with ranch, honey mustard, or a spicy mayo dip for extra flavor.
✅ Want a lower-carb version? Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour!

Boom! Crispy, sticky, sweet, and garlicky perfection—ready in no time! Perfect for dinner, game nights, or a snack attack! Enjoy!