🍯 Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Tenders 🧄🍗

✨ Introduction

Golden, juicy chicken tenders tossed in a glossy honey butter garlic glaze—quick, flavorful, and air-fried for a lighter finish.

🧂 Ingredients

For the chicken

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the honey butter garlic glaze

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for depth)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat: Set air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
2. Season: Toss chicken tenders with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Air fry: Arrange in a single layer. Cook 10–12 minutes, flipping at 6 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
4. Make glaze: In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in honey and garlic (plus soy and lemon, if using) for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Toss & serve: Coat hot tenders in the glaze. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

• Extra crisp: Lightly spray tenders with oil before air frying.
• Spicy twist: Add chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the glaze.
• Side ideas: Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad.