Name: Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. Organic Chicken Tenders; 1/2 c. Unsweetened Almond Milk; 2 c. Cornflakes, Crushed; 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 tsp. Paprika; 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt; 1/4 tsp. Black Ground Pepper; Green Goddess Salad Dressing or Favorite Dipping Sauce (Optional)

Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders are a delightful and crunchy twist on the classic chicken tender recipe. Furthermore, this dish combines the tenderness of lean protein with the crispiness of cornflakes. Thus, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal. Finally, if you’re looking for a kid or family-friendly recipe, check out this one.

Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tender Ingredients

Organic Chicken Tenders
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Cornflakes, Crushed
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Paprika
Pink Salt
Black Ground Pepper
Green Goddess Salad Dressing or Favorite Dipping Sauce (Optional)

Preparing the Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

First, on a large plate, combine the crushed cornflakes, cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Next, pour the dairy-free milk into another mixing bowl.
Then, place each of the chicken tenders on a cutting board and season it with salt and pepper.
Next, dip each tender into the milk and then into the cornflakes. Ensure the chicken is fully coated with the cornflake mixture.
Finally, set the prepared protein onto a cutting board.

Preparing the Assembly Line

Dipping and Coating the Chicken Tenderloins

Dip chicken into milk — Dip the **chicken tender**loin into the dairy-free milk mixture (the picture above shows a **chicken tender** after I had already been coating the others with cornflakes – hence the mix).

Coat the chicken with cornflakes — Then, fully coat the **chicken tender**loins with the cornflake and parmesan cheese mixture.

Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders are ready to fry — Finally, place the prepared **chicken tenders** on a cutting board before “frying” them in the air fryer.

“Frying” and Serving the Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

First, take out the air fryer.
Next, pull out the basket to the air fryer and lightly drizzle with Avocado Oil.
Then, place the Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders in a single layer in the basket.
Next, set the heat to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and “fry” it for 10-15 minutes.
- Note: Flip the tenders halfway through the “frying” process to ensure both sides are evenly crispy.
- Note: Repeat steps 3-4 until all have been “fried.”
Finally, serve the Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders alongside Half Baked Harvests’ Hot Honey, homemade Ketchup, Green Goddess Salad Dressing, Ranch dip, and vegetables, and enjoy!

Load the Prepared Chicken Tenders Into the Air Fryer Basket

Load prepared chicken into air fryer — First, take out the air fryer. Next, pull out the basket to the air fryer and lightly drizzle with Avocado Oil. Then, place the **Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders** in a single layer in the basket.

“Fry” the Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders for 10-15 Minutes

The Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders are Ready to Eat!

Storing the Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

This dish is best consumed the day they are made. However, if you happen to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat them, simply place them back into the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit.

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