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Prep Time:10 minsCook Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:2Yield:2 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsCook Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:2Yield:2 servings
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Cook Time:
Total Time:20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:2
Servings:
2
Yield:2 servings
Yield:
2 servings
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How to Make Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating. Here are some tips on how to make them:
Set Up Your Breading Station
Breading is a three-part process that creates a crust on the chicken. You will need three shallow dishes: one for the cornstarch, confectioners' sugar and seasonings, one for the buttermilk and another one for the crushed cornflakes.
Bread the Chicken
Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture. This step will help the buttermilk stick to the chicken. Then dip the chicken in the buttermilk, which will help the crushed cornflakes to stick. Finally, toss the chicken in the cornflakes to coat.
Air-Fry the Chicken
Coat the chicken with cooking spray, then air-fry at 400°F until golden brown and cooked through. Make sure the chicken is in a single layer in the air fryer. Overcrowding the air fryer basket will prevent the chicken from crisping up.
How Do I Make Air-Fryer Chicken Strips?
You can cut the chicken into strips instead of 1-inch chunks. Be sure to cook the chicken strips for 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until done.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCooking spray¼cupcornstarch1tablespoonconfectioners' sugar¼teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoongarlic powder¼cupwhole buttermilk2ouncescornflakes, finely crushed (1 1/2 cups)8ouncesboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces¼teaspoonkosher salt
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Ingredients
Cooking spray
¼cupcornstarch
1tablespoonconfectioners' sugar
¼teaspoonground pepper
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼cupwhole buttermilk
2ouncescornflakes, finely crushed (1 1/2 cups)
8ouncesboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼teaspoonkosher salt
DirectionsCoat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray.Combine cornstarch, sugar, pepper and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Place buttermilk in a separate shallow dish and cornflakes in a third shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Toss the chicken in the cornflakes to coat.Coat the chicken with cooking spray; place it in the prepared basket. Cook at 400°F until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.EquipmentAir fryerOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019; updated November 2022
Directions
Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray.Combine cornstarch, sugar, pepper and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Place buttermilk in a separate shallow dish and cornflakes in a third shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Toss the chicken in the cornflakes to coat.Coat the chicken with cooking spray; place it in the prepared basket. Cook at 400°F until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.EquipmentAir fryer
Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray.
Combine cornstarch, sugar, pepper and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Place buttermilk in a separate shallow dish and cornflakes in a third shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Toss the chicken in the cornflakes to coat.
Coat the chicken with cooking spray; place it in the prepared basket. Cook at 400°F until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.
Equipment
Air fryer
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2019; updated November 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)319Calories4gFat44gCarbs26gProtein
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