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a plate of crunchy cornflake chicken tenders with a green ramekin of honey mustard dipping sauce; hand dipping one chicken tender into the sauce

Crunchy Cornflake Chicken Tenders

These easy Cornflake Chicken Tenders are juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside! Crushed cereal and parmesan make the perfectly crispy coating on kid-friendly chicken tenderloins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings (3 tenders)
Calories 266 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 4 cups plain cornflake cereal
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, then top with a baking rack. Spray with oil and set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl or pie plate, beat together eggs and milk, then set aside. In a food processor, combine cornflakes, parmesan, and seasonings, then pulse until a coarse crumbly mixture has formed (I pulsed about 25 times). Pour this mixture into another shallow bowl.
  • Dip the chicken tenders in the egg and milk mixture, then allow the excess to drip away. Press gently into the cornflake crumbs, covering both sides. Move to the prepared baking rack, then continue breading the remaining tenders.
  • Bake the chicken tenders for 15-17 minutes or until they reach 165 degrees F in the center. Serve immediately.

Air Fryer Instructions:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3 minutes. Spray basket with oil, then place the chicken tenders into the basket in a single layer. Leave space between the strips for a crispy texture and even cook - This may mean you need to work in batches. Cook 8-10 minutes or until breading is crispy and meat registers 165 degrees F.

Notes

Optional steps for the CRUNCHIEST chicken tenders:
  • Before you place the tenderloins in the egg wash, pat chicken strips dry.
  • After breading the chicken and arranging it on the rack, allow it to chill in the fridge 30 minutes or longer.
  • Just before cooking, give the chicken tenders a quick spray with oil.
  • Choose the air fryer as the fast air circulation helps crisp up the breading.

Nutrition

Serving: 3 chicken stripsCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 28.8gProtein: 15.2gFat: 10.5gCholesterol: 81.6mgSodium: 435.8mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 1.6g
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