Cornflake Crusted Air-Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 300 g Chicken breast (cut against the grain into strips)
• 1 g Hungarian paprika
• 1 g Garlic granules
• 30 g Water
• 12 g Shio koji (salt malt)
• 1 Egg (beaten)
• 100 g Original cornflakes (Kellogg's original flavor recommended; crushed)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken breast against the grain into chicken strips (tenders).

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1g Hungarian paprika, 1g garlic granules, 30g water, and 12g shio koji. Mix well by hand and let marinate for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Crush 100g of original cornflakes into small pieces (you can use a food processor or place them in a bag and crush them).

4. 4

   Dip each marinated chicken strip into the beaten egg liquid to coat thoroughly.

5. 5

   Roll the egg-washed chicken in the crushed cornflakes, pressing lightly to ensure the crumbs adhere and do not fall off.

6. 6

   Place the chicken in the air fryer. Use the 'steam fry' mode (if available) or standard air fry mode at 180°C (350°F) for 12 minutes. No oil spray is required.

Notes

The author notes that shio koji (salt malt) acts as a natural tenderizer and flavor enhancer. If using a standard oven instead of an air fryer, the same temperature and time (180°C for 12 minutes) can be used, though you should monitor for doneness. Nutritional info per serving (approximate): 395 kcal, 42g protein, 45g carbs, 5-6g fat.

Nutrition per serving

• healthy
• high-protein
• low-fat
• air-fryer
• chicken
• main dish
• weight loss