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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

A delicious and easy recipe for crispy honey garlic chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb chicken tenders Use fresh or thawed tenders.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs Beaten.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch.
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Combine flour and black pepper in a bowl. Place beaten eggs in another bowl, and panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  • Dip each chicken tender first in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange the coated tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly mist with olive oil.
  • Cook the tenders for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, mix honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a saucepan over low heat until combined.
  • Once cooked, drizzle the garlic honey sauce over the chicken tenders before serving.

Notes

Try serving with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or sliced green onions for added flavor.