Pat the chicken tenders dry thoroughly with paper towels and set aside.

In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika, and stir until evenly mixed.

Press each chicken tender firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat all sides and pressing so the crumbs adhere well.

Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil, then arrange the coated tenders in a single layer with a little space between each piece.

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F if needed, then place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.

Flip each tender carefully, return the basket to the air fryer, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the tenders are golden and the internal temperature is about 160°F.

While the chicken cooks, whisk together the melted butter, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.

When the chicken tenders are nearly done, remove the basket and brush each tender generously with the honey butter garlic sauce.

Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for 2 more minutes, until the glaze bubbles, caramelizes slightly, and the chicken reaches 165°F at the thickest part.

Let the tenders rest for 2 minutes in the basket, then transfer to a plate and serve warm.