Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders
Air fryer cornflake chicken tenders with a crispy coating and juicy inside. Easy, family-friendly recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless skinless, or tenders
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, divided into two parts
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided into two parts
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided into two parts
- 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season the chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.1 pound chicken breast, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Prepare coating: Set up bowls with flour mixture, beaten eggs, and crushed cornflakes.2 large eggs, 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes
- Coat chicken: Dip chicken in flour, then eggs, then cornflakes, pressing to coat well.½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs
- Air fry: Preheat to 400°F, cook 5-6 minutes, flip, cook another 5-6 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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NOTES
Press the cornflake coating firmly onto the chicken so it sticks well and crisps up evenly in the air fryer.
Don’t overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed to keep the tenders crispy, not steamed.
Preheat the air fryer and lightly spray with oil for that golden, crunchy finish.
Don’t overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed to keep the tenders crispy, not steamed.
Preheat the air fryer and lightly spray with oil for that golden, crunchy finish.
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