Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders

Here’s a delicious recipe for Air Fryer Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Tenders:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken tenders (or chicken breast cut into strips)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken:

   • Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
   • Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).

2. Make the honey butter garlic sauce:

   • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
   • Remove from heat and stir in honey, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using). Mix until fully combined.

3. Coat the chicken:

   • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
   • Dip each chicken tender into the honey butter garlic mixture, making sure to coat it well.

4. Air fry the chicken tenders:

   • Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd.
   • Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).

5. Serve:

   • Once the chicken tenders are done, drizzle any remaining honey butter garlic sauce over the top.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.