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**Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders: A Crispy, Sweet, and Savory Delight**
If you’re craving a dish that’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, **Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders** are the answer. This recipe takes a beloved comfort food—crispy chicken tenders—and elevates them with a mouthwatering honey butter garlic sauce that’s both sweet and savory. What makes this recipe even better? It’s cooked in the air fryer, meaning you get all the crispy, golden goodness without the excess oil.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, a family gathering, or a satisfying snack, these chicken tenders are guaranteed to please everyone at the table. Let’s dive into why this dish is a must-try and how to make it step by step.
### **Why Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders?**
Using an air fryer to make chicken tenders is a game-changer. The air fryer circulates hot air around the food, creating a crispy texture similar to deep-frying but with significantly less oil. This means you get all the crunchy goodness without the guilt, making it a healthier option compared to traditional frying methods.
Adding a honey butter garlic sauce to the mix only takes these tenders to the next level. The honey brings a rich sweetness, the butter provides a rich, creamy flavor, and the garlic adds a savory punch that perfectly complements the tender chicken.
### **Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders Recipe**
**Ingredients:**
For the Chicken Tenders:
– 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8-10 pieces)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Olive oil spray (for air frying)
For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce:
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 3 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
**Instructions:**
### **1. Prep the Chicken Tenders:**
Start by preparing your chicken tenders. If they’re not already pre-cut, slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into tender-sized pieces (about 1-1.5 inches wide). You can also use pre-packaged chicken tenders for convenience.
### **2. Set Up the Breading Station:**
To get that crispy, golden coating, set up a breading station. You’ll need three shallow bowls:
– In the first bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
– In the second bowl, beat the egg.
– In the third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Take each chicken tender and dip it first into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then dip it into the egg wash, and finally, coat it in the panko mixture, pressing gently to make sure the breadcrumbs stick. Repeat for all chicken tenders.
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