If you’re looking for a quick, easy, protein-filled entrée, this Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken will be right up your alley! Since you’re using less oil than a deep-fried version, turning these air-fried chicken breasts into a healthy meal is easy. This air fryer chicken is crispy, flavorful, and great for family dinners.
This yummy air fryer cornflake chicken is easy to pair with sides and veggies for a filling meal. Even without deep frying these boneless skinless chicken breasts, the cornflake coating provides a deliciously crispy crust. Bonus – air frying the chicken breast means you’ll use much less oil, so it’s a healthier swap than regular chicken tenders.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the chicken tenders, egg, milk, vinegar, and about 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Pour the cornflakes and the remaining salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper into a large zip-top baggie a food processor. Crush. Some larger pieces of cornflakes can remain, but most should be crushed into a fine crumb.
Step 3: Set up your breading station. Pour the cornflake mixture into a shallow dish. Gather the chicken and your air fryer basket. Using one hand for the wet mixture and one for the dry, remove one chicken tender at a time and dip it into the cornflake mixture.
Step 4: Press the cornflakes onto the chicken so it is completely coated.
Step 5: Gently place the chicken tender in the air fryer basket. Repeat this process until your air fryer is full. Do not overcrowd the basket. I usually cook these in 2 batches. Spray generously with cooking spray oil.
Step 6: Air fry at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes (flipping halfway through & spraying again with oil) or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees and the outside is golden brown. Be gentle when flipping and removing the chicken tenders so the breading does not fall off.
PrintAir Fryer Cornflake Chicken
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into about 10 tenders
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vinegar*
- 1 teaspoon EACH Morton kosher salt, chili powder, granulated garlic, & onion powder*
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the chicken tenders, egg, milk, vinegar, and about 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into about 10 tenders, 1 egg, 1 Tablespoon milk, 2 teaspoons vinegar*
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Pour the cornflakes and the remaining salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper into a large zip-top baggie a food processor. Crush. Some larger pieces of cornflakes can remain, but most should be crushed into a fine crumb.1 teaspoon EACH Morton kosher salt, chili powder, granulated garlic, & onion powder*, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3 cups cornflakes cereal, freshly ground black pepper
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Set up your breading station. Pour the cornflake mixture into a shallow dish. Gather the chicken and your air fryer basket. Using one hand for the wet mixture and one for the dry, remove one chicken tender at a time and dip it into the cornflake mixture.
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Press the cornflakes onto the chicken so it is completely coated.
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Gently place the chicken tender in the air fryer basket. Repeat this process until your air fryer is full. Do not overcrowd the basket. I usually cook these in 2 batches. Spray generously with cooking spray oil.cooking oil spray
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Air fry at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes (flipping halfway through & spraying again with oil) or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees and the outside is golden brown. Be gentle when flipping and removing the chicken tenders so the breading does not fall off.
