Juicy, golden chicken strips with a crispy crust and a sticky-sweet garlic butter glaze — made with love (and no oil splatter) in the air fryer!
Recipe Introduction:
There’s nothing quite like a perfectly crispy chicken tender — golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and kissed with flavor in every bite. But take those tenders, skip the deep fryer, and toss them in a rich, buttery glaze made with garlic and honey, and now you’ve got a whole new level of delicious. These Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders are sweet, savory, and seriously addictive — and best of all, they’re easy and mess-free thanks to the air fryer.
Whether you’re making these for your family, for guests, or just to treat yourself, this recipe is bound to be a repeat favorite.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
• 1 pound chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into thin strips)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko (for extra crunch)
• Cooking spray or a light brush of olive oil
For the Honey Butter Garlic Glaze:
