Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Crisp, golden chicken tenders coated in crushed cornflakes and Parmesan deliver a satisfying crunch with aromatic herbs and a hint of pesto richness. Air-Fried Cornflake Parmesan Chicken Tenders balance a light, airy texture with savory depth, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day platters, or family-friendly meals. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a craveable bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a shallow dish, combine egg, pesto, and salt. In a separate dish, combine cornflake crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cantanzaro herbs, garlic, and salt.
- 3
Dip each piece of chicken first in the egg wash, then coat in the cornflake mixture, shaking off any excess. Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Air-fry for 5 minutes, rearrange the chicken pieces, and continue frying until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 304.9 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.15 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.42 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.69 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 108.94 mg High
- Sodium 603.4 mg High
- Fiber 1.13 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.86 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.71 g Moderate
- Calcium 94.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 11.99 mg Good Source
- Potassium 107.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 29.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.37 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 3.2 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄