Here’s a mouthwatering, crispy, and juicy recipe for Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders — perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day snacking. Sweet, savory, and garlicky with that irresistible golden crust!
Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders (or chicken breast sliced into strips)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional for umami depth)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional for heat)