Description
Enjoy these Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders, a quick and easy recipe with a crispy texture and a sweet, smoky glaze. This healthier alternative to deep frying is perfect for weeknight meals or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken tender in the sauce mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken tenders rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider a light spray of oil on tenders before cooking.
- You can customize the honey BBQ sauce by adding spices like cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- If using frozen chicken tenders, increase cooking time by a few minutes and ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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