Description
Learn how to make perfect air fryer chicken tenders with helpful tips and variations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken tenderloins or chicken breast cut into strips
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil for spraying
- For honey garlic sauce:
- Honey
- Garlic
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by cutting into 1-inch strips if using breasts
- Coat chicken in breadcrumb mixture
- Preheat air fryer
- Cook chicken in air fryer, avoiding overcrowding
- Prepare honey garlic sauce
Notes
- Can use chicken breasts instead of tenderloins – slice into 1-inch strips and adjust cooking time slightly
- To make spicy, add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to breadcrumbs or 1-2 teaspoons sriracha to sauce
- Oven alternative: Bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway
- For crispy results, don’t overcrowd basket and ensure air fryer is preheated
- Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and stored in refrigerator
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, honey garlic chicken, crispy chicken tenders, easy chicken recipe
