Best 8 Air Fryer Cornflake Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Air Fryer Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders, a symphony of crispy, savory, and juicy flavors. These chicken tenders are meticulously coated in a golden-brown cornflake crust, achieving an irresistible crunch with every bite. Dip them in our selection of tantalizing sauces, ranging from tangy honey mustard to creamy ranch, each complementing the chicken's delectable taste.
Indulge in the classic Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, seasoned to perfection with a blend of savory herbs and spices, or elevate your experience with our unique Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders, coated in a fiery buffalo sauce that packs a punch. For a healthier alternative, try our Air Fryer Baked Chicken Tenders, where succulent chicken tenders are baked to crispy perfection without compromising on flavor.
Whichever recipe you choose, our Air Fryer Chicken Tenders guarantee a delightful culinary journey. Gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and let's embark on a crispy, juicy, and flavor-packed adventure.
CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN THE AIR FRYER
Chicken drumsticks are breaded with a cornflake crust and cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy mid-week dinner.
Provided by Bren
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together egg and water in a shallow bowl. Combine cornflake crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and paprika in a second shallow bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Season drumsticks on both sides lightly with salt. Dip each drumstick into the egg mixture, followed by the cornflake mixture, rolling drumsticks and pressing down to ensure all surfaces are coated.
- Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray and place, sprayed side down, into the air fryer basket. Spray to top of the drumsticks - you may need to put the drumsticks on their side depending on how large they are.
- Air-fry for 10 minutes and carefully turn them over. Lower the temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken is at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Check doneness after 5 minutes as drumstick size will determine time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 280.2 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 64.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1125.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE CHICKEN FINGERS
Crispy, crunchy chicken fingers ready in under 30 minutes. For a complete meal, I serve them with coleslaw, corn on the cob, and a dipping sauce.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Season chicken tenders with poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Dip in egg and then coat with crushed cornflakes. Place in the air fryer basket and spray with avocado oil.
- Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes. Flip chicken tenders, spray with avocado oil again, and air fry for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 231.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1419.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
IRRESISTIBLE AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
These chicken tenders are totally addictive because they combine two of the best things in life -- fried chicken and nacho cheese chips!
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken tenders in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the buttermilk, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Seal the bag and massage the chicken to bring the marinade together. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat a 2.5-liter air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Put the chips in a second resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the chip crumbs into a shallow baking dish. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Lift a chicken tender out of the marinade with tongs and allow the excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, using your dry palm to press the breadcrumbs into the chicken until it is evenly coated. Repeat this process until all the tenders are breaded. Place the chicken tenders in the basket of the air fryer in one layer, making sure they don't touch. Spray the chicken generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook until crispy on one side, about 8 minutes. Gently flip the chicken and spray with nonstick cooking spray again. Cook until crispy and deeply golden, 8 minutes more. If using a smaller air fryer, work in batches as needed.
- Place on a serving platter and serve warm with Hot Honey Mustard for dipping.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, hot honey and hot sauce in a small bowl until incorporated. If making ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. The sauce gets better with time!
AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS
This crusting takes chicken from drab to fab! With less than 8 ingredients it's also fast to prepare! I use seasonings from the Savory Spice Shop®, however you can use Italian seasoning in place of the cantanzaro herbs.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix together egg, pesto, and salt in a shallow dish. In a separate dish mix together cornflake crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cantanzaro herbs, garlic, and salt.
- Dip each piece of chicken piece first in egg wash, then dredge through the cornflake mixture, shaking off excess breading. Place chicken pieces in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, rearrange chicken pieces, and fry until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 118.6 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 340.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
AIR-FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato-cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives-to my air-fryer chicken tenders recipe. Every kid will love this quick and easy dish! -Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, whisk butter and sour cream. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes on each side. Serve with additional sour cream and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS
Provided by Lindsay Landis
Categories Chicken Bake Kid-Friendly Back to School Dinner Lunch Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a heatproof wire baking rack on top; spray rack lightly with cooking spray.
- 2. In a small bowl or shallow dish, season flour with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk eggs in another shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, mix cornflakes with parsley, garlic, dill, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- 3. Dredge chicken in flour to coat, shaking off excess. Dip into egg and then into cornflake mixture, making sure entire surface is coated. Arrange on prepared baking rack.
- 4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping once during cooking. Serve with Buttermilk Ranch Sauce for dipping.
AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE CHICKEN
Plan in advance. These chicken nuggets get the overnight treatment before being air fried.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim chicken breast of any visible fat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine flour, adobo seasoning, and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Shake well. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- Add cornflakes to the bowl of a food processor and process to the texture of flour, about 20 seconds. Measure out 1/2 cup. Season cornflake 'flour' with taco seasoning and mix well. Transfer into a resealable plastic bag and add seasoned chicken. Shake well. Transfer chicken pieces to the air fryer basket. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and spray chicken again with cooking spray. Air fry for 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 369.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CRUMBED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (AIR FRIED)
These beat chicken nuggets any day and the recipe is so simple. I tend to use chicken tenderloins but you can use sliced chicken breasts if easier.
Provided by Launa
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk egg in a small bowl.
- Mix bread crumbs and oil together in a second bowl until mixture becomes loose and crumbly.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin into the bowl of egg; shake off any residual egg. Dip chicken into the crumb mixture, making sure it is evenly and fully covered. Lay chicken tenderloins into the basket of the air fryer. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken tenders are evenly coated, use a shallow dish or plate for dredging.
- Press the cornflake crumbs firmly onto the chicken to help them adhere.
- For a crispier crust, spray the chicken tenders with cooking oil before air frying.
- To prevent the chicken from sticking to the air fryer basket, preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before adding the chicken.
- Cook the chicken tenders in batches, if necessary, to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to redistribute the chicken and promote even browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it has reached a safe 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Conclusion:
Air fryer cornflake-crusted chicken tenders are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a crispy cornflake coating and tender, juicy chicken inside, these chicken tenders are a surefire hit. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing, for a complete and satisfying meal. Air frying is also a healthier cooking method than traditional deep frying, as it uses less oil and produces fewer calories and fat. So, if you're looking for a healthier and tastier alternative to fried chicken, give air fryer cornflake-crusted chicken tenders a try. You won't be disappointed!
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