Crispy and flavorful chicken coated with cornflakes and cooked to perfection in an air fryer.

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

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine the crushed cornflakes, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then coat it evenly with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
4. 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.
5. Lightly spray the chicken breasts with cooking spray to help them brown.
6. Place the basket in the preheated air fryer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
7. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve the air fryer cornflake chicken with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of vegetables.

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