Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers
Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers deliver a crunchy, golden crust with tender, juicy chicken inside. Lightly seasoned and air-fried with just a mist of oil, they’re flavorful without feeling heavy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a kid-friendly snack, and great with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Season the chicken with poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Put the beaten egg on a small rimmed plate. Put the cornflakes on a second rimmed plate.
- 4
Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then press it into the cornflakes to coat. Place it in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with avocado oil.
- 5
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 7 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken, spray again with avocado oil, and air fry for 3 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 565.08 kcal High 28%
- Protein 27.46 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 35.38 g 13%
- Total Fat 31.48 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.87 mg High 35%
- Sodium 517.64 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.31 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.84 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 22.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 12.19 mg Good Source 68%
- Potassium 111.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 16.62 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.82 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, and Corn Flake Cereal. Each serving provides about 565.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Corn Flake Cereal, Eggs. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 565.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers healthy?
- Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Fingers has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 565.08 calories and 27.46 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 517.64 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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