Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders With Hot Honey
These Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders are ultra-crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and finished with a sweet-spicy drizzle of hot honey. Coated in crushed cornflakes and flavorful spices, they’re air-fried to golden perfection—no deep frying needed!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups cornflakes crushed into small pieces (not too fine)
- Cooking spray or oil for baking/air frying
- Store-bought hot honey for drizzling and dipping
Instructions
Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
Prepare the Egg Mixture & Cornflake Coating:
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Place the crushed cornflakes in a separate shallow dish.
Coat the Chicken:
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Roll in the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently so they adhere well.
- Place in air fryer basket.
Cook the Chicken:
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C)
Serve with Hot Honey:
- Drizzle store-bought hot honey over the crispy chicken or serve it on the side for dipping.