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Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
💡 Pro tip: Tap items to check them off as you prep!
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Pat chicken tenderloins completely dry with paper towels for better coating adhesion
Set up breading station with three bowls flour in first beaten eggs in second breadcrumb mixture in third
In third bowl mix panko breadcrumbs parmesan garlic powder paprika salt and pepper
Working with one tenderloin at a time coat in flour shaking off excess
Dip floured chicken in beaten egg letting excess drip off
Press chicken firmly into breadcrumb mixture coating all sides thoroughly
Place breaded tenders on parchment-lined baking sheet
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes
Spray air fryer basket generously with cooking spray
Arrange chicken tenders in single layer in basket not touching
Spray tops of tenders generously with cooking spray
Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes then carefully flip each tender
Spray flipped side with oil and cook additional 6 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
While chicken cooks prepare honey butter garlic sauce in small saucepan
Melt butter over medium heat add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant
Stir in honey and cook 2 minutes until well combined remove from heat
Toss cooked chicken tenders in honey butter garlic sauce until evenly coated
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Air fryer
- Three shallow bowls for breading
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Large mixing bowl
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Pat chicken very dry with paper towels for coating to stick properly
Press breadcrumbs firmly onto chicken for thick crispy coating
Don't overcrowd air fryer basket cook in batches if needed
Use meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F
Toss with sauce immediately after cooking for best flavor absorption
Double the sauce recipe if you like extra saucy tenders
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store cooled chicken tenders in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Store sauce separately from tenders to maintain crispiness
- Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking
- Do not store while warm as condensation makes coating soggy
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Bread chicken tenders up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate covered
- Prepare honey butter garlic sauce up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate
- Prepare breading station ingredients and store separately
- Cut and prep chicken up to 1 day ahead store in refrigerator
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze uncooked breaded tenders on baking sheet until solid
- Transfer to freezer bags for up to 2 months
- Cook from frozen add 8-10 minutes to cooking time
- Freeze sauce separately in small containers for up to 3 months
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with french fries coleslaw and ranch dressing
- Pair with mashed potatoes and green beans for complete meal
- Great as appetizer with variety of dipping sauces
- Serve over rice or in wraps for different presentation
- Add to salad for protein-packed lunch option
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not drying chicken thoroughly causes coating to slide off
- Skipping egg wash results in breadcrumbs not adhering properly
- Overcrowding air fryer basket leads to uneven cooking and soggy coating
- Not preheating air fryer results in longer cooking time
- Adding sauce too early makes coating soggy instead of crispy
- Not using meat thermometer risks undercooked chicken
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Spicy honey version add sriracha or cayenne to honey butter sauce
- Lemon garlic use lemon juice instead of honey for tangy flavor
- Maple garlic replace honey with maple syrup for different sweetness
- Asian-inspired add soy sauce ginger and sesame to sauce
- Buffalo honey drizzle with buffalo sauce before honey butter
- Herb butter add fresh thyme rosemary and oregano to sauce
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes cut chicken breast into strips about same size as tenderloins. Cooking time stays same.
Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Use meat thermometer to check thickest part.
Yes use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Almond flour also works well.
Maple syrup or agave nectar work as substitutes with slightly different flavor.
Yes bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes flipping halfway. Won't be as crispy as air fryer.
