This is the crispy air fryer chicken recipe you didn't know you needed. I crusted with crushed cornflakes to make it super crispy, golden brown, and coated it in a sweet and tangy honey lemon garlic glaze. Ready in 20 minutes, what else can you ask for?
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Weeknight dinner, date night in, or meal prep Sunday, this one does it all. Pound and bread your chicken the night before, so all you have to do is drop it in the air fryer. The sauce takes 5 minutes on the stove while the chicken cooks, and if you've got rice already prepped in the fridge, you're looking at a full dinner in under 20 minutes.
My boys love everything crispy chicken. I hate deep frying, so here are my top crispy chicken recipes that you will love, like my Air Fryer Orange Chicken, it is so good and tastes better than most restaurants, probably because it's made at home. If you're looking for something to serve a crowd, these Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders will knock your socks off.
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How to make cornflake crusted chicken in the air fryer (VIDEO)
Can I use chicken thighs?
1000% yes you can use chicken thighs.
What can I substitute for cornflakes?
Panko breadcrumbs are the easiest 1:1 swap and give you a very similar crunch. Rice Krispies also work great. If you're feeling adventurous, try crushed potato chips for an extra salty, crispy coating that is honestly next level.
How to make air fryer crispy chicken (PICTURES)
- Step 1: Bread the chicken
- Step 2: Air fry
- Step 3: Make the glaze
- Step 4: Dunk the chicken in the glaze
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken with Honey Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pound the chicken. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and lightly pound to an even thickness so they cook evenly.4 chicken breasts
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt and black pepper.1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Set up your breading station. Set out three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and crushed cornflakes.1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, 2 cups cornflakes
- Bread the chicken. Coat each piece in flour, dip it in egg, then press firmly into the cornflake mixture. Really press those cornflakes in, so they stick and get super crispy.
- Air fry. Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil. Air fry at 425°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.Oil spray
- Make the honey lemon garlic glaze. While the chicken cooks, combine sesame oil, garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 tablespoons sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, Juice of 1 lemon, ½ cup honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken.2 tablespoon cornstarch slurry
- Coat the chicken. Dunk or brush each piece generously with the lemon garlic sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
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