Best 10 Cornflake Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipes

AIR FRIED CORNFLAKE CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS WITH HONEY MUSTARD

Steps:

• If using chicken breasts, slice them into 8 thinner pieces to form chicken-tender shaped pieces. If using tenderloins, remove the tendon from the middle.
• Add the buttermilk to a bowl and submerge the chicken pieces.
• Cover the bowl and keep in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours to marinate, or up to 24 hours.
• If using an air fryer, preheat at 385F. If using the oven, preheat at 450F.
• When ready to cook, combine the cornflake crumbs with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground mustard.
• When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the buttermilk and scrape off any excess, leaving each tender wet enough for the breading to stick.
• Dredge each piece of chicken in the cornflake mixture.
• Air Fryer Method: Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and add the breaded chicken pieces. Spray the tops with more cooking spray. Air fry at 385 for 15 minutes. Halfway through, flip the tenders and spray the other side. (Work in two batches to not overcrowd the tenders).
• Convection Bake Method: Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. Spray the rack with cooking spray, and lay the breaded tenders on top. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes; after 7 minutes, flip the pieces and spray the other side.
• Whisk together the yogurt, Dijon and honey.

CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS

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-CRUSTED 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.

CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a large bowl, mix cornflakes with oil, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Working with one piece at a time, dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned cornflakes, pressing flakes to help them adhere. Transfer coated pieces to a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.

CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN THE AIR FRYER

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.

CORNFLAKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
• Place the milk and eggs in a bowl; whisk to combine.
• In a food processor pulse together the cornflakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, sugar, salt and pepper until coarse crumbs form.
• Pour the cornflake mixture onto a plate.
• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
• Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, then roll in the cornflakes.
• Place the chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer. Coat the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crispy. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CRISPY CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• For the buttermilk slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chives, sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne. Whisk together until fully incorporated. Add the sliced cabbage and toss well. Cover and refrigerate.
• For the garlic butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the parsley, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
• For the chicken sliders: Heat the canola oil in a deep cast-iron skillet until it reaches 350 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
• Combine the buttermilk and Sriracha in a medium mixing bowl and mix well. In another medium bowl, mix together the flour, granulated garlic, granulated onion, salt and pepper. Place the cornflakes in a third bowl. Dredge the chicken tenders in the seasoned flour, lightly pressing down on the tenders to give them a more even shape. Remove the chicken from the flour with your left hand and lightly dip them in the Sriracha buttermilk. Shake off excess buttermilk and, with your right hand, roll the tenders in the cornflake crumbs, pressing the crumbs into the tenders until they are completely breaded. Set the breaded tenders on baking sheet as you go.
• In two batches, fry the tenders until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes. When done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to paper towels to drain.
• Brush the slider buns on both sides with garlic butter. Toast the buns, buttered-side down, in a large saute pan over medium heat until golden brown, 30 to 45 seconds.
• To build the sliders, layer the bottom buns with a slice of red onion, a slice of tomato and a chicken tender. Top with buttermilk slaw and cover with the bun top. Arrange the finished sliders on a serving platter and serve immediately.

BAKED CORNFLAKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Stir milk, egg, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• Dredge each chicken breast in milk mixture; roll in cornflakes to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet or dish.
• Bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CORNFLAKE CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• salt, pepper and put chicken poultry seasoning on breast front and back.
• mix egg and water in a bowl.
• crush cornflakes and mix in butter ( i use land of lakes) and more chicken poultry seasoning to taste.
• dip breast into egg/water mixture and roll in the cornflake crust to coat. Mixture will be moist so you may have to pat it on there.
• I also make extra crust if needed and pat it onto tops of breast once I place them onto my baking sheet.
• bake at 400 for about 30 mins or untill done.
• I serve with a veggie on side and mashed potatoes with white peppered gravy. I always serve extra gravy to dip chicken inches.

PARMESAN CORNFLAKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in cornflake mixture. , Arrange chicken on a rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.