🍽️ Your New Favourite Chicken Dinner Just Got Crunchy!

If you’re looking for a finger-lickin’, crunchy bite without the greasy guilt, Air-Fryer Cereal-Crusted Chicken Tenders might just become your go-to recipe. These bad boys are coated in crushed cereal for that extra crunch and cooked in the air fryer to keep things light and easy.

It’s like your childhood cereal grew up, got a makeover, and joined Team Chicken!

🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up these crispy delights:

Ingredient Quantity Approx. Cost
Chicken tenders 1 lb $4.00
Cornflakes (or cereal) 2 cups, crushed $0.80
All-purpose flour 1/2 cup $0.20
Eggs 2 large $0.40
Paprika 1 tsp $0.05
Garlic powder 1 tsp $0.05
Salt & black pepper To taste $0.02
Cooking spray As needed $0.15
🧾 Total Budget: Approx. $5.67 (serves 3–4)
Healthy, crunchy, and budget-friendly? Count me in!

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

🥄 Step 1: Prep the Coating Station
Grab three bowls:

• In your first bowl, stir together some flour with a dash of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and a hint of black pepper for a flavor-packed base.
• One for whisked eggs.
• One for crushed cereal (go for cornflakes, but try rice cereal or bran flakes for fun twists).

🐥 Step 2: Coat Your Chicken
Dip each tender:

• Into the seasoned flour
• Then into the eggs
• And finally into the crushed cereal
  Make sure it’s well-coated — we want that crunch in every bite!

🌬️ Step 3: Air Fry Like a Pro

• Kick things off by cranking up your air fryer to 400°F — give it about 5 minutes to get nice and hot.
• Lay the chicken tenders in a single row inside the air fryer basket — make sure they’ve got breathing room!
• Lightly spray with cooking spray.
• Pro tip: Flip halfway for even crispiness!
• Air fry for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn crispy, golden, and juicy on the inside.” crunchy outside — that’s the dream!

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Way healthier than deep-frying—uses barely any oil but still brings that satisfying crunch!
• Family-approved – even picky eaters love the cereal twist.
• Customizable – switch up the seasonings or cereal to match your mood.
• It’s like fast food, but from your kitchen, and better.

🔄 Tasty Tips & Add-Ons

• Toss in some grated Parmesan to the mix for that irresistible cheesy kick! 🧀
• Want heat? Mix in a bit of cayenne or hot sauce to the egg wash.
• No air fryer? Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes instead.

📸 Don’t Forget the Presentation

Serve with honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ sauce — and a side of slaw or sweet potato fries. Snap a pic before diving in!

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🌟 Final Thoughts

Air-Fryer Cereal-Crusted Chicken Tenders are crunchy, craveable, and unbelievably easy to make. Whether it’s for game night, a fun family dinner, or meal prepping for the week, these tenders are a hit every time.

Fast, fun, and fried without the oil — what more do you need?