Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in sweet honey butter garlic, ready in under 25 minutes for a crowd-pleasing dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g chicken tenders
→ Honey Butter Garlic Sauce
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45 ml unsalted butter, melted
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30 ml honey
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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2.5 ml salt
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1.25 ml freshly ground black pepper
→ Coating
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60 g breadcrumbs
→ Additional
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Cooking spray
# How to Make It:
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Set the air fryer to 200°C and preheat for 5 minutes.
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Combine melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until homogeneous.
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Pour breadcrumbs into a shallow dish, spreading them evenly.
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Dip each chicken tender into the honey butter garlic mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Then dredge each piece in breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.
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Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to minimize sticking.
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Place coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch or overlap.
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Cook at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
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Remove chicken tenders from the air fryer and let rest for several minutes before serving. Present with your preferred dipping sauce or a fresh salad.
# Additional Tips:
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For variety, substitute chicken breast cut into strips for tenders.
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To add heat, incorporate a pinch of cayenne pepper into the honey butter garlic mixture.
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Serve with a selection of dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue.