Cornflake Crispy Chicken Nuggets (Air Fryer)
These Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Nuggets are crispy, juicy, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1½ cups crushed cornflakes
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Season the chicken with the garlic powder, half of the smoked paprika, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper.1 pound boneless, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Prepare coating: In one shallow bowl, combine the flour with the remaining paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the beaten eggs in a second bowl and the crushed cornflakes in a third.½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1½ cups crushed cornflakes
- Coat chicken: Dip each piece into the flour, then the eggs, and finally press into the crushed cornflakes until evenly coated.
- Air fry: Lightly spray the basket and chicken with cooking spray. Arrange the nuggets in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip, spray lightly again if needed, and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, until golden brown and the chicken reaches 165°F.Cooking spray
- Serve: Let the nuggets cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
Calories: 604kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 33gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 613mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1827IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 29mg
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