crispy, juicy, Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are absolutely addicting! They’re golden on the outside, tender inside, and coated in a buttery honey garlic glaze that’ll have you licking your fingers.
Here’s your step-by-step recipe to make them quick and easy!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 lb chicken tenders or sliced chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or a little oil for air frying
For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)