Delicious and Crispy Air Fryer Cornflake Crusted Chicken Tenders

Enjoy the incredible crunch and flavor of these air fryer cornflake crusted chicken tenders. Made with a simple and easy process, these tenders are coated with a crispy cornflake crust and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. They are perfect for a quick and tasty dinner or a snack for a game day feast.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 1 cup cornflake crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
4. Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, making sure to coat it completely.
5. Transfer the egg-coated chicken tender to the cornflake mixture, pressing down gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.
6. Repeat the process with all the chicken tenders.
7. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
8. Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
9. Spray the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
10. Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through.
11. Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
12. Serve the air fryer cornflake crusted chicken tenders hot, with your favorite dipping sauce.

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