Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer, where crispy meets juicy! These tender chicken strips are marinated in a sweet honey garlic sauce that infuses each bite with mouthwatering flavor. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these air-fried tenders offer a healthier twist without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large beaten egg
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Breading: Set up three shallow dishes—one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; one with beaten egg; and one with panko bread crumbs.
- Bread Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook: Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray tops with cooking spray and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken tenders (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg