This air fryer cornflake chicken recipe is the perfect dish for anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is coated with a crunchy and flavorful mixture of cornflakes, herbs, and spices, and then cooked to perfection in an air fryer. The result is a crispy and juicy chicken that is incredibly delicious. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the crushed cornflakes, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat it evenly with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the basket, making sure they do not touch.
- Lightly spray the chicken breasts with cooking spray to help them brown.
- Place the basket in the preheated air fryer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the air fryer cornflake chicken with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of vegetables.
