Description
Enjoy the satisfying crunch of Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders, where succulent chicken meets a crispy cornflake coating. Perfectly seasoned and air-fried to golden perfection, these tenders are a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a casual weeknight dinner, this recipe guarantees smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into even-sized tenders and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Crush cornflakes in a zip-top bag until you have coarse crumbs.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl and set up your breading station with crushed cornflakes in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly with cornflake crumbs.
- Arrange tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Rest for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg