Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders Recipe
These Healthy Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're high in protein, family-friendly, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into tender-sized strips
- 1 large egg beaten
- 3 cups cornflakes crushed into fine crumbs
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons all purpose flour
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into even, tender-sized strips.
- Crush the cornflakes into fine crumbs and place them in a shallow bowl. Season with the salt and black pepper, then mix well.
- Prepare a bowl and place the flour in it. Beat the egg in a separate shallow bowl.
- Lightly coat the chicken in the flour. After that, dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Coat each piece well in the seasoned cornflake crumbs, pressing gently so the coating sticks evenly.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece and spray with olive oil.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 13 minutes, turning the chicken halfway, spraying with olive oil again and cooking until the coating is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes before serving to help keep it juicy inside.