Best 6 Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers Recipes

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Welcome to the world of crispy, crunchy, and golden brown "air fryer cornflake chicken fingers"! This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of Southern-fried cooking with the convenience of modern air fryer technology. If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken fingers, or simply want to indulge in a crispy snack without the guilt, then this recipe is for you. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these addictive chicken fingers!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS



Air Fryer Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders image

This crusting takes chicken from drab to fab! With less than 8 ingredients it's also fast to prepare! I use seasonings from the Savory Spice Shop®, however you can use Italian seasoning in place of the cantanzaro herbs.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
1 tablespoon pesto
1 pinch salt
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1 ounce finely shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (such as Savory Spice Shop®)
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pinch salt
1 pound 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 118.6 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 340.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE CHICKEN



Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken image

Plan in advance. These chicken nuggets get the overnight treatment before being air fried.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
2 cups corn flakes cereal
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Trim chicken breast of any visible fat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine flour, adobo seasoning, and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Shake well. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • Add cornflakes to the bowl of a food processor and process to the texture of flour, about 20 seconds. Measure out 1/2 cup. Season cornflake 'flour' with taco seasoning and mix well. Transfer into a resealable plastic bag and add seasoned chicken. Shake well. Transfer chicken pieces to the air fryer basket. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and spray chicken again with cooking spray. Air fry for 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 369.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CRISPY AIRFRYER CHICKEN FINGERS



Crispy Airfryer chicken fingers image

These chicken fingers made in the Airfryer are guaranteed to impress even the fussiest of eaters. Perfect as a quick snack or easy dinner.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken breasts
1½ cups flour
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 eggs
2 tbsp oil ((optional))

Steps:

  • Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips.
  • Place the flour and half of the seasoning in one bowl and mix well. Whisk the eggs into another bowl. Finally, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the remaining spices in another bowl.
  • Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.
  • Place the chicken in an Airfryer. Drizzle or spray with olive oil (optional).
  • Set the temperature to 200ºC/390ºF and cook for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, turn the chicken fingers over and cook for another 3-5 minutes until crisp and golden. If you don't have an Airfryer, these chicken fingers can be baked at 220ºC until crisp and golden or fried in vegetable oil.
  • Remove the chicken fingers once cooked and serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauces of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 1437 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AIR FRYER CORNFLAKE CHICKEN FINGERS



Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers image

Crispy, crunchy chicken fingers ready in under 30 minutes. For a complete meal, I serve them with coleslaw, corn on the cob, and a dipping sauce.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound chicken tenders
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup corn flakes, crushed
1 serving avocado oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Season chicken tenders with poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Dip in egg and then coat with crushed cornflakes. Place in the air fryer basket and spray with avocado oil.
  • Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes. Flip chicken tenders, spray with avocado oil again, and air fry for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 231.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1419.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

AIR-FRYER FIESTA CHICKEN FINGERS



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Chicken fingers have long been a favorite of mine. Actually, almost any finger-shaped deep-fried goodie seldom escapes my reach. These air-fryer chicken fingers have taken a lot of the guilt out of my guilty pleasure. -Dianne DeGarmo-Carr, Alexander, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups corn chips, crushed
1 envelope taco seasoning
Sour cream ranch dip or salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut into 1-in. wide strips., In a shallow bowl, whisk buttermilk and pepper. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl. Mix corn chips and taco seasoning in a third bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk mixture, then in corn chip mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining chicken. Serve with ranch dip or salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 36g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CORNFLAKE-CRUSTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN THE AIR FRYER



Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer image

Chicken drumsticks are breaded with a cornflake crust and cooked in the air fryer for a quick and easy mid-week dinner.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
½ cup cornflake crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
6 large chicken drumsticks
salt to taste
1 serving no-stick cooking spray

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 280.2 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 64.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1125.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch strips. This will ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and stays juicy.
  • Make sure the chicken is dry: Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels before coating them. This will help the breading adhere to the chicken and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Use a light touch when breading the chicken: Don't press the breading onto the chicken too hard, or it will fall off during cooking. Just gently coat the chicken in the breading mixture.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for at least 5 minutes before cooking the chicken. This will help the chicken cook evenly and get crispy.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer: Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Overcrowding will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and getting crispy.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). You can check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce: Cornflake chicken fingers are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Air fryer cornflake chicken fingers are a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food. With a crispy coating and tender, juicy chicken, these chicken fingers are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give air fryer cornflake chicken fingers a try!

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