Best 8 Cornflake Breaded Ranch Chicken In Air Fryer Recipes

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Crispy, tender, and bursting with flavor, Cornflake-Breaded Ranch Chicken in Air Fryer is a delightful dish that combines the classic taste of ranch with the satisfying crunch of cornflakes. This air fryer recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken, resulting in a crispy coating that's not greasy at all. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of ranch seasoning, buttermilk, and spices, then coated in crushed cornflakes and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Served with a zesty ranch dipping sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes variations to cater to different tastes and preferences. For those who prefer a spicy kick, there's a recipe for Buffalo Ranch Chicken, which adds a generous amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce to the marinade. If you're looking for a cheesy twist, the Parmesan Ranch Chicken recipe incorporates grated Parmesan cheese into the breading, creating a golden brown crust with a cheesy flavor. And for those who love the combination of sweet and savory, the Honey Ranch Chicken recipe adds a touch of honey to the ranch marinade, resulting in a sweet and tangy glaze that complements the crispy cornflake coating perfectly.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN THE AIR FRYER



Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer image

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

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
½ cup cornflake crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
6 large chicken drumsticks
salt to taste
1 serving no-stick cooking spray

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 CHICKEN BREAST



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Air Fryer Chicken Breast covered in a homemade cornflake coating making it juicy and delicious! This Cornflake chicken recipe is a keeper!

Provided by Courtney

Categories     Main Course

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 chicken breasts
2 cups cornflake cereal
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon parsley
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor combine the cereal and seasonings and place into a shallow bowl.
  • Crack the eggs and whisk into a shallow bowl.
  • Dip the chicken into the eggs and then into the cornflake crumbs.
  • Place the chicken onto your air fryer tray and spray with high smoke point oil.
  • Cook the chicken at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes on air fry mode, flipping once in between until the chicken reaches 165 degrees in the thickest part.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 226 mg, Sodium 977 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CORNFLAKE BREADED RANCH CHICKEN IN AIR FRYER



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Made this in Air Fryer,warning this is addicting smell good and is moist make a pasta or potato salad or just a regular salad or make a dip for side dish like taco dip

Provided by Catherine Ferensic

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg boneless skinless chicken
2 or more c cornflakes
1 pkg ranch style dressing mix
1-2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Thaw chicken,put cornflakes in resealable plastic bag roughly crush cereal in bag,add Ranch can use part of packet may need to adjust to your liking
  • 2. Coat chicken with egg wash then in cornflakes place in pan for Air Fryer or oven
  • 3. Air Fryer 350' for 20 minutes may need to adjust cooking time per air fryer * if you don't add enough seasoning won't taste it

AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS



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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

1 egg
1 tablespoon pesto
1 pinch salt
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1 ounce finely shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (such as Savory Spice Shop®)
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pinch salt
1 pound chicken tenders

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

BREADED PARMESAN RANCH CHICKEN



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Quick and easy breaded ranch chicken.

Provided by Trish McQuhae

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup crushed corn flakes
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch salad dressing mix
8 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing mix in a bowl. Dip chicken in melted butter; roll each chicken breast in corn flake mixture until evenly coated. Place coated chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 516.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE CHICKEN FINGERS



Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers image

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

1 pound chicken tenders
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
1 serving avocado oil cooking spray

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

BREADED RANCH CHICKEN



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A crunchy coating of cornflakes and Parmesan cheese adds delectable flavor to this zesty ranch chicken. The golden, crispy chicken is a mainstay dish I can always count on. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, cheese and salad dressing mix. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in cornflake mixture to coat. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE CHICKEN



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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

½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
2 cups corn flakes cereal
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
1 serving cooking spray

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh chicken breasts for the best results. Frozen chicken will take longer to cook and may not be as crispy.
  • Be sure to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a food processor or blender to grind the cornflakes into fine crumbs. This will help the breading adhere to the chicken.
  • Season the cornflake crumbs with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will add flavor to the chicken.
  • Be sure to coat the chicken breasts evenly in the cornflake crumbs. This will help them get crispy.
  • Preheat the air fryer to the desired temperature before cooking the chicken. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will usually take about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the chicken breasts cool slightly before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken.

Conclusion:

Cornflake breaded ranch chicken in an air-fryer is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the ranch seasoning adds a delicious flavor. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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