Air Fryer Cornflake Fried Chicken

Name: Air Fryer Cornflake Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 (bone-in) chicken thighs or drumsticks; 1 cup all purpose flour; 4 cups cornflakes cereal

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8
Calories
150 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Air Fryer Cornflake Fried Chicken

Nathan Brown

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This easy and delicious Air Fryer Cornflake Fried Chicken is tender and juicy on the inside with an irresistibly crispy, golden cornflake crust on the outside, and is a better option than fried chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups buttermilk divided
1 teaspoon smoked paprika divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
8 (bone-in) chicken thighs or drumsticks
1 cup all purpose flour
4 cups cornflakes cereal crushed

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Instructions

Combine the buttermilk, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt, in a large bowl or ziplock bag. Add the chicken and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Combine the flour, remaining salt and pepper together in a shallow dish.
Add the cornflakes and remaining spices in a food processor and pulse a few times, till cornflakes are smaller, but not ground too much.
Pour the buttermilk off the chicken into a bowl. Dip the chicken in the flour, then dredge in the milk and finally in the cornflakes.
Place chicken pieces in the air fryer and spray with cooking spray. Set the air fryer to 375°. Fry for 10 minutes, flip the chicken and spray with cooking spray. Continue frying for an additional 10 to minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. 165° the chicken is done. If it isn’t cooked completely, continue frying for another 5 minutes and check again.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Tips:
Spray the cornflake-crusted chicken with olive oil or cooking spray.
Use a meat thermometer, so the meat doesn’t overcook. The chicken is done when a meat thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the chicken. The thermometer should read 165° when the chicken is done.
Store cooked chicken in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 457mg (19%) Potassium 142mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 585IU (12%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	150kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	27g	9%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Trans Fat	0.001g	0%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	457mg	19%
Potassium	142mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	585IU	12%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	77mg	8%
Iron	5mg	28%