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Air Fryer Cornflake Fried Chicken
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.