Description
Crispy air-fried chicken tenders tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey butter garlic glaze. A perfect blend of crunch and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels and toss in a bowl with cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal).
- While chicken cooks, whisk together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- Brush the honey butter garlic glaze generously onto each cooked tender.
- Return the glazed tenders to the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes to set the glaze.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American