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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Crispy Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Delight

Enjoy these Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders, a perfect balance of sweet and savory in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Fresh for juiciness; frozen will take longer.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Butter, Melted Enhances flavor and helps sauce cling.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adds natural sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Infuses savory taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds warmth to the dish.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
  4. Coat each chicken tender with half of the honey butter garlic mixture.
  5. Arrange coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through.
  7. Remove and toss with remaining honey butter garlic sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4tendersCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne or use maple syrup in place of honey!

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