Description
Delicious and healthier air-fried chicken tenders coated in a sweet and savory honey butter garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or olive oil spray)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season your chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Create the breading station: In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder and paprika. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then coat in the panko mixture.
- Air fry to perfection: Preheat air fryer to 380°F, spray basket with cooking spray, arrange chicken in a single layer, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side.
- Prepare the honey butter garlic sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Toss cooked chicken in the sauce.
Notes
Serving suggestions include pairing with Asian slaw or sweet potato fries for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken tenders, honey butter garlic, healthy cooking, quick meals