Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Introduction

There’s something irresistible about crispy chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory glaze. These air fryer honey butter garlic chicken tenders are golden on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and finished with a sticky honey butter sauce infused with fragrant garlic. The best part? You get all that crunch without deep frying. Perfect for a quick family dinner, meal prep, or even a party platter that disappears in minutes.

Ingredients

🔹 For the Chicken Tenders

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders or chicken breast strips
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
  (or 1 cup / 240 ml milk + 1 tablespoon / 15 ml vinegar)
• ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
• 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon (1 g) paprika
• ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
• ¼ teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
• Cooking spray or 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) oil

🔹 For the Honey Butter Garlic Sauce

• ¼ cup (85 g / 3 oz) honey
• 2 tablespoons (28 g / 1 oz) unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 9 g)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce (optional)
• Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Instructions