Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders are coated in crushed cornflakes, Parmesan, granulated garlic, and herbs, with pesto and egg helping create a flavorful crust. Air frying keeps them lighter while bringing out a crisp, golden coating around tender chicken, making them a quick choice for a weeknight meal, casual lunch, or family-friendly snack.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders, 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
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 21
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Mix together egg, pesto, and salt in a shallow dish. In a separate dish, mix together cornflake crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cantanzaro herbs, garlic, and salt.
- 3
Dip each piece of chicken first in the egg wash, then dredge it through the cornflake mixture, shaking off any excess breading. Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Air fry for 5 minutes, rearrange the chicken pieces, and fry until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 304.51 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 30.12 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 34.86 g 13%
- Total Fat 4.58 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.67 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.18 mg High 37%
- Sodium 582.02 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 1.13 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.84 g --
- Added Sugars 3.71 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 97.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 11.94 mg Good Source 66%
- Potassium 98.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 31.22 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.81 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Tenderloin, Corn Flake Cereal, Eggs, and Granulated Garlic. Each serving provides about 304.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Tenderloin, Corn Flake Cereal, Eggs, Granulated Garlic, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders?
- 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 304.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders healthy?
- Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 304.51 calories and 30.12 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 582.02 mg (25% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.67 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.71 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, 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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