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Air fryer honey garlic chicken tenders recipe card – high-protein air fryer dinner with nutrition facts

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savory glaze. With 38g of protein per serving and ready in under 40 minutes, this is weeknight dinner perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups all-purpose or wheat flour
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large eggs
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic about 12 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Directions
 

  1. If you’re using chicken tenders, skip the next two steps. If you’re using chicken breasts, follow the next two steps.
  2. Pat your chicken breast with a paper towel to dry them.
  3. Using a knife, cut your chicken breast into chicken tender shapes.
  4. Preheat your air fryer on 400°F for 5 minutes.
  5. Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  6. Take out three bowls. In one bowl, add your flour. In the second bowl, add your panko breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. In the third bowl, add your 3 large eggs and beat them until whisked.
  7. Take each tender and dip it first into your flour bowl, then into your egg bowl and finally in your breadcrumb mixture.
  8. Place the breaded chicken in your air fryer basket and repeat until you have filled up the tray. Be sure to give some space so the chicken tenders aren’t touching each other. If you have leftover chicken tenders, bake them in another batch.
  9. Bake on 400° F for 10 minutes, flipping each chicken tender after 5 minutes.
  10. In a skillet, mix together the ingredients for the sauce except for the cornstarch and water. It should be olive oil, honey, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic and optional red chili flakes. Measurements are above.
  11. Heat up your skillet on medium heat. Let it heat up for about 3-4 minutes.
  12. In another bowl, add your cornstarch and water and mix together. Pour that mixture onto the sauce to thicken it up. Continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
  13. Add your chicken tenders to the saucepan and gently mix them until they are coated in the sauce.
  14. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes and remove from the skillet.
  15. Garnish with sliced green onions.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F for 3 to 4 minutes to restore crispiness. The sauce thickens as it cools, so add a splash of water when reheating if you prefer a thinner glaze.