Description
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a flavorful honey garlic glaze. Made in minutes, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or kid-friendly meals. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Tenders:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large eggs
2 cups corn flakes, crushed
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
2 tbsp honey
4 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken strips with paprika, salt, and pepper for added flavor.
- Create a Breading Station: Beat the eggs in one bowl and prepare another with crushed cornflakes.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat with crushed corn flakes, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook: Air fry the tenders at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes or until they’re golden and fully cooked.
- Mix the Sauce: As the chicken cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Glaze the Chicken: Once the chicken tenders are cooked, toss them in the honey garlic sauce until well coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the glazed tenders warm, and optionally top with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
Preheat your air fryer for best results.
Don’t overcrowd the basket—cook in batches if needed.
For extra crunch, press the corn flakes firmly onto the chicken.
Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (½ recipe)
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 35g