Air fryer Crispy Cornflake Chicken | Ninja foodi dual air fryer

cornflakes

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: generic cereal

Panko provides a similar crunch while being lower in sugar.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable and remain juicy.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cut the chicken breast into 1 cm slices.

In a bowl, combine 75 g of plain flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of white pepper.

Mix the flour mixture thoroughly.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and beat them.

Crush 75-80 g of cornflakes until they are in nice flakes, not overly fine.

Prepare the air fryer basket by removing it from the unit.

Coat each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is fully coated.

Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, making sure it is completely coated.

Coat the chicken in the crushed cornflakes, pressing down to adhere.

Place the coated chicken pieces into the air fryer basket.

Spray the chicken with oil using an oil sprayer, ensuring even coverage.

Set the air fryer to 200°C and cook for 6 minutes.

After 6 minutes, turn the chicken pieces over.

Spray the chicken again with oil and return to the air fryer for another 6 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should be over 75°C (165°F).

If necessary, return the chicken to the air fryer for additional cooking time until the desired temperature is reached.

Let the chicken cool down before serving.

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