Air Fryer Healthy KFC-Style Fried Chicken Recipe with Cornflakes
Enjoy crispy, healthier fried chicken with a crunchy cornflake coating, cooked effortlessly in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) (for extra heat)
- as needed cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Crush cornflakes into small crumbs and mix with spices in a shallow bowl.
- Coat chicken with Greek yogurt until fully covered.
- Press yogurt-coated chicken into the cornflake mixture to coat evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place chicken in basket, spray lightly, and cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, spray with oil halfway through cooking.