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Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders

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Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders

This is one of the easiest air fryer chicken recipes. The coating is amazing and crisps up so nicely in the air fryer, today’s recipe for Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders.

Everyone is always looking for some easy air fryer chicken recipes. Today, I made one of my mom’s favorite recipes that she got off the Cornflakes box when we were small. It is the same recipe on the box today, and it’s simple in the air fryer.

If you like a great easy fried chicken recipe, this is the recipe for you. You can have a great homemade chicken tender in a few simple steps, with a crispy golden exterior.

The recipe is found here: I have adapted for the air fryer–

Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Ingredients:

  • Chicken Tenders
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Cornflakes

Simple Directions:

  1. Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  2. Preheat your air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes, air fryer setting.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the egg, milk, flour, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In another mixing bowl, pour the cornflakes.
  5. Take your chicken tender and dip it into the wet batter, and then into the cornflakes. Press the cornflakes onto the chicken so it’s fully covered.
  6. Set the coated chicken tenders into the air fryer basket, spraying them with olive oil, and then set the timer for 5 minutes.
  7. Flip, spray again, and air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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Coated Chicken Tenders with Olive Oil
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Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Some Common Questions Asked About Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Can you put raw chicken in an Air Fryer?

Yes, the air fyrer is a great way to make raw chicken turn into an incredible meal. The general guidelines are to set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

How do I cook air fried chicken tenders?

Depending if they are frozen. Frozen Air Fried Chicken tenders take about 12 minutes, at 400 degrees F, flipping halfway.

How long do you air Fry Tyson Chicken Tenders?

Easy, air fry at 360 degrees F, air fryer setting for about 12 minutes.

Are Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Healthy?

Yes, they are relatively healthy, since they are not fried in oil. You only need a bit of olive oil spray to crisp them up. But you still get the amazing fried chicken taste without the fat and calories.

What Do You Serve With Air Fryer Chicken Tenders?

I usually serve mine with a salad or a side of rice. My kids really love Mac & Cheese as a side, and I love some good old fashioned mashed potatoes.

Some Other Great Air Fryer Chicken Tender Recipes–

AIR FRYER, DORITOS CRUSTED CHICKEN STRIPS TENDERS

AIR FRYER, AIR FRIED, INSTANT POT, VORTEX PLUS, BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS

HOW TO COOK FROZEN CHICKEN STRIPS (TENDERS) IN THE AIR FRYER

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING, THIS RECIPE–

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Air Fryer Chicken Cornflake Tenders

Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders

  • Author: ForkToSpoon.com
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
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This is one of the easiest air fryer chicken recipes. The coating is amazing and crisps up so nicely in the air fryer, today’s recipe for Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders.


Ingredients

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  • 1  pound boneless, skinless, chicken tenders
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of flour (any type)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes
  • Olive Oil Spray

Instructions

  1. Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  2. Preheat your air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes, air fryer setting.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the egg, milk, flour, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In another mixing bowl, pour the cornflakes.
  5. Take your chicken tender and dip it into the wet batter, and then into the cornflakes. Press the cornflakes onto the chicken so it’s fully covered.
  6. Set the coated chicken tenders into the air fryer basket, spraying them with olive oil, and then set the timer for 5 minutes.
  7. Flip, spray again, and air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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