Arsenio’s Crazy Crunch Burger

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (halved to make 4 cutlets)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp pickle juice
• 2 tbsp milk
• 0.5 cup flour (for breading)
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 2 cup Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (crushed)
• Avocado oil spray
• Coleslaw mix (about 2-3 cups)
• 2 tbsp mayo (for coleslaw)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• salt & pepper (to taste, for coleslaw)
• 0.25 cup mayo (for spicy mayo)
• hot sauce (to taste (e.g. Frank's Red Hot))
• 4 burger buns (toasted)
• pickles (sliced for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl or resealable bag, combine the halved chicken breasts with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp pickle juice, and 2 tbsp milk.

2. 2

   Marinate the chicken for 2–4 hours, though overnight is best for maximum flavor and tenderness.

3. 3

   Prepare the breading station with three separate bowls: one with the ½ cup flour, one with 2 beaten eggs, and one with 2 cups of crushed corn flakes.

4. 4

   Dredge each marinated chicken piece first in the flour, then dip into the egg, and finally press into the crushed corn flakes until fully coated.

5. 5

   Spray the breaded chicken pieces generously with avocado oil spray.

6. 6

   Place chicken in the air fryer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes total.

7. 7

   Halfway through the cooking time, flip the chicken and spray the other side with avocado oil to ensure even browning and crunch.

8. 8

   While the chicken cooks, prepare the coleslaw by mixing the coleslaw mix, 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Make the spicy mayo by whisking together ¼ cup mayo and hot sauce to your preferred heat level.

10. 10

    Toast the burger buns until golden.

11. 11

    Assemble the burgers: spread spicy mayo on the bottom bun, add the crispy chicken, top with pickle slices and a generous scoop of coleslaw, and finish with the top bun.

Notes

For the best results, ensure the corn flakes are crushed finely enough to adhere but still coarse enough to provide a 'crazy crunch.' If you don't have avocado oil, any high-heat oil spray will work.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• burger
• chicken
• air-fried
• crispy
• lunch
• dinner