Crispy Chicken in Cornflakes

August 15, 2026

Crispy Cornflake Chicken

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 3 cups cornflakes
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • A little cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  2. Crush the cornflakes roughly and mix with paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
  3. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then dip in beaten egg.
  4. Finally, coat well with the crushed cornflakes.
  5. Place the chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray or brush with oil.
  6. Bake at 220°C / 425°F for 18–22 minutes, turning halfway through.
  7. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked and the coating is golden and crispy.

Air fryer: Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway through.

Serve with a fresh salad, coleslaw or your favorite dipping sauce.

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